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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........37
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 12 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front and Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 4: Messaging ................................45 Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 5: Applications .............................49 Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazon MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appstore (Amazon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Businessweek+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Google Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 IMDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 2
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 NYTimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 S Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Scrapbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 SketchBook for Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Verizon Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Video Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 6: Connections ............................ 86 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connect to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 7: Settings ................................... 99 Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Using Tab View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Index .........................................................132
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Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 132. This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different. Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 11. Note:Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Note:Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows: • Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, or sub-menu.
• Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts. • Important!: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance.
• Warning!: Brings important information to your attention that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device. Getting Started
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Preparing Your Device
Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: ➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For example: From a Home screen, touch Settings ➔ Wi-Fi. OFF/ ON
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Apps ➔
This button turns a feature or setting ON and OFF.
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ON OFF
indicates that the feature is ON. indicates that the feature is OFF.
Before using your device, install the SIM card and an optional microSD card (not included), and then charge the battery. Important!Before installing the SIM card, be sure the device is powered off. To turn the device off, press and hold down the Power key until the Device options pop-up appears, and then touch Power off.
Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a 4G LTE cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. This SIM card will only work with this device.
Important!The SIM card must be installed for your device to establish a network connection. The SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. 1. Locate the SIM card slot on the bottom right side of the tablet. 2. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face downward and that the notched corner of the card faces inward toward the left (as shown). 3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place.
Note:If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot make a network connection. Once the SIM card is inserted, do not remove it.
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Memory Card Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards (not included) with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files.For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 110. Installing a Memory Card 1. Open the memory card slot cover on the bottom right side of the tablet and turn to expose the slot. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the memory card slot cover.
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Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery. Warning!Use only approved charging devices. Approved accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Charging the Battery
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ Accessory Port.
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet. Note:The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
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Warning!While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. 3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outlet. 4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device. Note:You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and your PC. Note:If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the USB power adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
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Battery Indicator The battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device powers off. For battery use information, see “About Device” on page 131.
Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On
Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on page 11. Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Turning Your Device Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key. 2. On the popup menu, touch Power off.
Setting Up Your Device The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up accounts, choose location services, and learn more about your device.
For other settings related to securing your device, see “Lock Screen” on page 115.
Locking the Device Manually
Press the Power/Lock key.
Unlocking the Device 1. Press the Power/Lock key. The Lock screen displays. 2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
Touch Skip to skip some screens, or touch Back to redisplay them. (Some screens may or may not display depending on the options you choose.) Note:If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock key to continue.
Securing Your Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
The last screen you accessed displays.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features • 10.1" WQXGA (2560x1600) touch screen • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean • Multi-User Mode • Enhanced Multi Window mode • Memory: – Internal: 32GB (The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.) – Memory card: Up to 64GB • Connectivity: – Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5GHz) – Wi-Fi Direct – Mobile Hotspot – Bluetooth 4.0 LE – DLNA – MHL – USB 2.0 12
– 3.5mm Headset Port • Camera: – Main (rear): 8MP Auto Focus with LED flash • Galaxy Camera Modes: Sports, Panorama, Eraser, Rich tone, Drama, Sound & shot, Best face, Best photo, Beauty face, Auto
– Front: 2MP • Features: – Lighter form factor for ultra-portability – Leather-like back cover offers a premium look and feel – Integrated S Pen offers the comfort of a pen and the control of a mouse
– Use two apps simultaneously with the Multi Window feature – Customize your magazine page with your favorite topics using the My Magazine feature
– Replace your TV remote control with WatchOn – Use Polaris Office with your Microsoft Office documents while on the go
– Read up on the latest news with Businessweek+ and NY Times – Amazon Suite offers a variety of multimedia and shopping experiences
Front and Sides The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device as illustrated. 1. Light Sensor: Used to control screen brightness automatically when taking photos with the front-facing Camera.
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2. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos.
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3. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones. 4. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds. 5. Display Screen: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it.
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6. Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage of files. 7. Menu: Display a list of options. 8. Home: Display the central Home Screen. Touch and hold to display recent apps that have been accessed. 9. Back: Return to the previous screen or option.
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Back, Top, and Bottom The following items can be found on the back, top, and bottom of your device as illustrated. 1. Flash: Provides adequate light when taking pictures in dark places.
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2. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. 3. Infrared Blaster: Emits infrared signals used for controlling external devices. 4. Volume Key: From a Home Screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust volume. 5. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking. 6. S Pen: A built-in stylus that allows you to perform various functions. For more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 28. 7. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files. 8. Microphone: Used for video chat. 14
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Home Screen
• Notification icons: New messages, software updates, calender
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
events, and app notifications.
• Status Bar: Displays notifications icons (left side) and status icons (right side). Notifications
Status Bar
Widgets
Status Icons
• Widgets: Apps that run on the Home screen. • Status icons: Network status, battery power, connection details, and other system information.
• Shortcuts: Shortcuts to apps. • Home Screen Indicator: Highlights which Home screen panel is currently being display.
• Shortcuts: Touch to launch the application. • App Screen: Touch to access all of your applications. Extended Home Screen
Home Screen Shortcuts Indicator
Apps Screen
The Home screen consists of the main Home panel, plus panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.
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Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Edit page. – or – You can also “pinch” the Home screen to display Edit page options. See “Pinching and Spreading” on page 20. Drag panel here to delete
Navigation Navigate your device’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Use command keys and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Keys Back • Touch Home • Touch
Set as main Home screen (the panel with will display when you press the Home Key)
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Add new panel * Touch and drag a panel to reposition it
Back to return to the previous screen, option, or step. Home to display the main Home Screen.
Device Menu • Touch and hold Home to display a list of recently used apps. – Touch an app to open it. – To close an app, drag the app preview up or down. – Touch Close all to end all running apps. • Touch and hold to access: – Google Now. See “Google Now” on page 70. – Task Manager: Manage running apps, downloads, device memory, and storage. See “Task Manager” on page 51.
Using the Touch Screen Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a nonmetallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, refer to the online Warranty information.
Finger Gestures Touching To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an onscreen button, or to enter a character using the onscreen keyboard, touch it with a finger.
Caution! Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. Important! Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.
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Touching and Holding Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
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Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, touch and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-Tapping Double-tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to zoom out again.
Swipe Swipe left or right on the Home Screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Swipe up or down to scroll through a web page or a list, such as contacts.
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Pinching and Spreading Spread two fingers apart on a web page, map, or image to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Screen Rotation Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
Control Motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Note: Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. See “Motion” on page 126. Warning! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
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To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the Notification panel and deselect Screen rotation. Note: Some applications do not allow screen rotation. Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. For example, the calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
Tilt Touch and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Pan When an image is zoomed in, touch and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.
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Palm Motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Note: Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. See “Motion” on page 126. Capture Screen Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery ➔ Screenshots album.
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Mute/Pause Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Notifications
Quick Settings
Notifications shows information about connections, alerts and other items. Touch for data and Go to Display all Search time settings Settings Quick Settings Enable/disable setting Adjust screen brightness and sound Clear all notifications Touch to view a notification, or drag left or right to delete 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display notifications. 2. Touch an item to open the item, or to launch the related app or feature. To close the Notification Panel:
Touch
Use Quick Settings to enable/disable features. Slide your finger right and left to see all the icons. • Wi-Fi: See “Wi-Fi” on page 86.
• GPS: See “More Settings” on page 102. • Sound/Vibrate/Mute: See “Sound Settings” on page 104. • Screen rotation: See “Screen Timeout” on page 108. • Bluetooth: See “Bluetooth” on page 90. • Reading mode: See “Reading Mode” on page 107. • Smart stay: See “Smart stay” on page 109. • Airplane mode: See “Airplane Mode” on page 99. • Power saving: See “Power Saving Mode” on page 111. • Screen Mirroring: See “Screen Mirroring” on page 103. • Multi window: See “Multi Window” on page 107. • Mobile data: See “Data Usage” on page 100. • Air view: See “Data Usage” on page 100. • Sync: See “Accounts” on page 37. • Smart pause: See “Smart pause” on page 109. • Smart scroll: See “Smart scroll” on page 109. • Blocking mode: See “Blocking Mode” on page 104.
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To rearrange the options on the Notification panel: 1. Open the Notification panel and touch ➔
Customizing the Home Screen .
2. Touch and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.
Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. For information about changing your tablet’s screen settings, see “Display Settings” on page 107.
Shortcuts and Widgets
Status Bar The Status Bar shows network and battery status icons and other details.
You can add, reposition, or remove shortcuts and widgets from the Home screen. • Shortcuts: Icons on the Home screen which launch applications.
For a list of status icons: 1. From a Home screen, touch
• Widgets: Self-contained applications. They appear as on-screen
2. Touch
Apps ➔
About device ➔ Icon glossary.
Settings.
applications. Adding a Shortcut or Widget You can customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts and widgets. 1. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. On the pop-up menu, touch Apps and widgets. – or – Tap
Apps to display the Apps screen.
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Removing a Shortcut or Widget Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the application, it simply removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Touch and hold the shortcut or widget until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.
Folders Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Adding Folders 1. From a Home Page, touch and hold on an empty area of the screen until the Home screen pop-up appears. 2. Touch Folder. 3. Enter a name for the folder and touch OK. Using Folders Touch the folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside.
To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it to the folder and release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.
Wallpaper You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpapers, or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera. 1. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. On the pop-up menu, touch Set wallpaper. 2. Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 3. Choose a source: • Gallery: Choose a picture stored on your device or on an optional installed memory card. Touch a picture to select it, then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired. Touch Done to set the picture as wallpaper. • Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive moving wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper, then touch Set wallpaper. • Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch a wallpaper, then touch Set wallpaper. Note: You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 107.
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Multi Window
Multi window panel
Multi task by using two applications at the same time. Note: Only applications displayed on the Multi window panel can be used with the Multi window feature.
Activate Multi Window 1. From a Home Screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Display ➔ Multi window.
3. Touch OFF/ON to turn Multi window on, and then touch Multi window for options: • If desired, touch Open in multi window view to automatically view content in multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from emails and messages. Note: You can also activate Multi window from the Notification Panel. For more information, refer to “Notifications” on page 23.
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Window controls
Tab
Panel controls
Multi Window Panel Multi window apps are displayed on the Multi window panel. To display the Multi Window panel: 1. Activate Multi Window. 2. Touch and drag left from the right edge of the screen to display the Multi window panel. After a few seconds, the panel will be hidden again.
Using Multi Window Applications You can use Multi window to run two applications at the same time. 1. With Multi window activated, touch the Tab on the right edge of the screen to display the Multi window panel. 2. Drag an app off the panel and release. Drag a second app off of the panel and release it into one of the highlighted windows.
Window Controls Select an application window and touch the windows. Window controls appear:
in the middle of
Border button: To resize the space of each onscreen window. Switch Application: To switch the app and compact the screen. Switch Windows: To switch locations between Multi Window applications. Drag and Drop Content: To share items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature. Full View: Allows the user to expand the selected window to full screen. Close Application: The current application is closed and the remaining app is maximized.
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Creating a Paired Window Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi Window applications. 1. With Multi window activated, touch the Tab to display the Multi window panel. 2. Touch 3. Touch
S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in selecting screen items and performing functions such as taking memos, creating screenshots, finding information, and more.
to access the panel controls. Create.
4. Enter a title and then touch OK.
Panel Configuration You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window panel, add new apps or remove apps. 1. With Multi window activated, touch the Tab to display the Multi window panel. 2. Touch 3. Touch
to access the panel controls.
S Pen Tip
Edit.
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S Pen Button
Tip: For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp angles.
Using the S Pen The S Pen is stored within your device at the top right corner. Pull out the S Pen using the notch on the end. When you remove the S Pen from its slot, the touch screen turns on (if it is off) and Air Command displays. See “Air Command” on page 29.
Air Command Use the Air command menu to quickly launch S Pen applications and actions. To launch the Air command menu, simply remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot. – or – Hold the S Pen near the screen and press the S Pen button.
Air command
• Action Memo: Link short notes to applications. • Scrap booker: Capture, save and categorize clipped images. • Screen Write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them. • S Finder: Search device contents. • Pen Window: Outline a window on the screen to quickly access selected applications. Understanding Your Device
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Launching Action Memo With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo. Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by tapping to perform various actions, such as adding contacts or sending a email. With the memo selected, draw a line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with the selected area.
Easy Clip Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, or personalize it with handwriting notes. 1. Press and hold the S Pen button, then draw around the image you want to clip, making sure to close the shape. 2. Tap the app you want to paste the image into, or if you do nothing, the image is pasted to Clipboard. Restore the original selection Convert to a circular shape Convert to rectangular shape Customize the selection View help information
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Capturing Screenshots Use S Pen to capture an image of the screen. You can then write or draw on the screenshot and save it to the Gallery. 1. With the S Pen button pressed, touch and hold the S Pen on the screen until the screen border flashes. 2. The screenshot is automatically saved to the Gallery ➔ Screenshots folder, as well as placed on the clipboard. 3. Use S Pen to write or draw on the screenshot. 4. Touch Save. The edited image is saved to the Gallery ➔ Screenshots folder. Writing/drawing Tools
Note: It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.
Air View Hover S Pen over the screen to preview content or to view information about an item on the screen. For example: • Hover over a photo album to preview the contents, or see a picture enlarged.
• Hover over the time line during video playback to preview and navigate to specific scenes.
• In Calendar, hover over dates and events to see details. • Hover over an icon or screen button to view the item’s title.
For more information about Air View, see “Motion” on page 126.
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My Magazine Make your own social magazine with My Magazine. My Magazine brings you personalized news and information, social media, and more together in a magazine-style layout. • News: View news feeds from a variety of sources.
• Personal: View all of your favorite content in one place. • Here & Now: View news and information based on your location. • Social: View content from Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and many more.
Accessing My Magazine for the First Time 1. From a Home Screen, touch and drag upward from the bottom of the screen. The My Magazine Welcome screen displays. 2. Touch Next. The Terms of Use screen displays. 3. Touch each Agree check box and then touch Start. 4. Turn on Location services, if necessary. 5. Swipe left or right to scroll between the News, Personal, Here & Now, or Social My Magazine screens.
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Viewing My Magazine Use these actions while viewing My Magazine. Viewing Topics • Swipe left or right to scroll between topics.
• While viewing the top page of a topic, drag downward to refresh the topic’s articles.
• Swipe up or down to view additional pages for the current topic. • Touch any preview to view the entire article. • Touch Menu for options: – Refresh: Sync all articles with the Flipboard servers. – Settings: Configure My Magazine app settings. – About: Read the Terms of Use. – Help: Get assistance using My Magazine.
Viewing Articles • Swipe left or right to move between pages.
• Touch to share the article. • Touch to “Like” this article. • Touch to “Add” this article. • Touch or to return to the topic page. • Touch Menu for options: – Save Image to Device: Save a copy of all images on the current page to Gallery.
– Read Later: Save this article to your article list for later. – View on Web: View the Internet source of the article. – Report: Flag this article as inappropriate for review by
Personalize My Magazine 1. From any Home Screen, swipe the bottom of the screen upwards to view My Magazine. 2. To personalize My Magazine, touch . For each topic, touch the check box to include that topic in My Magazine. • For each topic, touch , and then touch new items or content to include. 3. To rearrange topics, touch Change order, and then touch and drag up or down. 4. Touch
Back to view My Magazine.
Flipboard.
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Entering Text Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry. Use the keyboard to enter letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text entry fields or applications. Access the keyboard by touching any text entry field. You can also use voice input to speak your inputs. The virtual QWERTY keyboard displays at the bottom of the screen. By default, when you rotate the device, the screen orientation updates to display the keyboard at the bottom of the screen.
Text Input Methods Your device offers two text input methods: Google voice typing and the Samsung keyboard. You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more information, see “Default Input Method” on page 121. To choose a text input method at any time: While entering text, touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display Notifications, then touch Select input method.
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Using Samsung Keyboard The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters by tapping the onscreen keys with your finger, or use speech recognition. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and displays them. Select a word from the display to insert it into your text. Configure Samsung Keyboard Configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences. • For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on page 121.
• While entering text, touch and hold pop-up menu.
, then select
from the
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters The default case is lower case (abc). To enter upper and lower case letters, touch Shift, then the letter key(s). • Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode.
• Touch twice quickly to switch to ABC mode. Press again to return to lower case mode. Entering Common Symbols • To enter common symbols, touch then touch the corresponding key.
• Touch • Touch
Using Google Voice Typing from the Samsung Keyboard When enabled as an input method, you can switch to Google voice typing from the Samsung keyboard. For more information about using Google voice typing, see “Using Google Voice Typing” on page 36.
to switch to symbol mode,
1/2
to display additional symbols.
ABC
to return to letter keys.
Touch
, and then speak your input.
Using Predictive Text When using Predictive text, you can have next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
While entering characters, potential word matches display in the Predictive text area above the keyboard. Touch a word to insert it into your text.
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Using Google Voice Typing Use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature. 1. While entering text, touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display Notifications, then touch Select input method ➔ Google voice typing. – or – While using the Samsung keyboard, touch
.
2. At the Speak now prompt, speak your text. As you speak, the text displays in the text field. 3. To return to using the Samsung keyboard, touch anywhere in the text field. For more information on configuring Google voice typing, see “Google Voice Typing Settings” on page 123.
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Section 3: Contacts and Accounts Accounts Your device provides the ability to synchronize information, from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Contacts from your accounts appear in your device’s Contacts. With synchronization, you can ensure that information on your device is updated with any information that changes in your accounts.
Setting Up Your Accounts Set up and manage your accounts with the Accounts settings. For information about setting up other, non-synchronized email accounts, see “Setting Up Email Accounts” on page 45. Adding an Account 1. From a Home screen, touch Add account.
Apps ➔
Settings ➔
2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in. 3. The device communicates with the provider’s server to set up your account on the device.
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Contacts Use Contacts to store information for your friends, family and colleagues, to make contacting them easy.
Adding Contacts 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Add contact.
Apps ➔
Contacts
2. At the Save contact to prompt, select a save option for the contact (options depend on accounts set up): • Device: Save to the tablet’s Contacts. • Google: Save to your Google account.
3. Touch contact fields to enter information. Touch to add another entry, or to remove an entry. • Touch Photo ID to choose a picture to identify the contact. for
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• Touch Add another field to add more fields, including Phonetic Name, Organization, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, Events, or Relationship. 4. When you finish entering information, touch Save.
Updating Contacts Make changes to update an existing contact. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Contacts.
2. Touch a contact to view its information, then touch Edit.
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Save to your Outlook account.
• Touch Name to enter a name for the contact. Touch additional name fields.
• Touch Groups to assign the contact to a group. For more information about Groups, see “Groups” on page 43.
3. Continue entering contact information. See “Adding Contacts” on page 38.
Contacts Options 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts.
Menu: 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch • Delete contacts: Delete one or more contacts. • Share namecard via: Send one or more contacts as namecards. See “Sending Namecards (vCards)” on page 41. • Send message/email: Send a message or email to one or more contacts. • History: View calls and messages to and from this contact. • Link contact/Separate contact: Manage multiple contacts as one. For information, see “Linking Contacts” on page 40. • Mark as default: Set a default tablet number or other field (such as IM or email address). Defaults are the contact method used when creating a message or calling a contact. You can also set a default by touching and holding on a contact field. • Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut icon to a Home screen to provide direct access to this contact.
• Contacts to display: Select which contacts to display. • Import/Export: Import or export contacts. See “Exporting and Importing Contacts” on page 41. • Accounts: Manage your synced accounts. • Settings: Access Contacts settings. • Help: View help for using Contacts.
Choosing Contacts to Display 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts.
Menu, then touch Contacts to display: 2. Touch • Choose All contacts to show all contacts. • Touch Device to show only show contacts saved to the tablet. • Touch SIM to show only contacts saved to the SIM card. • Choose an account to only display contacts from that account. • Choose Customized list to select contact types for each account and device.
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My Local Profile
Linking Contacts
My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard over a Bluetooth connection or as an attachment to a message. Creating My Local Profile 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts.
2. At the top of the Contacts list, under ME, touch Set up profile. The My local profile pop-up displays. 3. Enter your information in the contact fields. For more information, see “Adding Contacts” on page 38. Sending My Local Profile You can send your profile as a vCard over a Bluetooth connection or as an attachment to a message. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Contacts. 2. Under ME, touch your profile to display your contact information. 3. Touch
Menu, then touch Share namecard via.
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Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites like Facebook. When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts for one person. Linking contact records allows you to see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together. Linking also helps you keep your contacts updated, because any changes to information in the respective accounts is automatically updated the next time you synchronize with the account. Linking Contacts 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold on a contact, then select Link contact. 3. Select a contact to join to the selected contact. Separating Contacts 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts.
2. Touch a contact to display its information. 3. Touch
to display the linked contacts.
4. Touch next to a contact to remove it from the Linked contact list.
Exporting and Importing Contacts You can export your contact list to and from USB storage (your device’s memory), or an installed memory card. Contacts are exported and imported as a special VCF file, and contacts are sent as vCards. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Contacts. Menu, then touch Share namecard via. For 2. Touch more information, see “Sending Namecards (vCards)” on page 41. – or – Touch Import/Export, then select an option: • Import from USB storage: Copy contacts that are saved in device memory. • Export to USB storage: Copy contacts to device memory. • Import from SD card: Copy contacts from a memory card (not included). • Export to SD card: Copy contacts to a memory card. • Import from SIM card: Copy contacts that are saved to the SIM card to device memory. 3.
Sending Namecards (vCards) You can send a contact namecard as a vCards using a Bluetooth connection to other Bluetooth devices, or as an attachment to a Gmail or Email message. Important! Not all Bluetooth devices will accept contacts, and not all devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check the target device’s documentation. 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts.
Menu, then touch Import/Export ➔ 2. Touch Share namecard via. 3. Touch Selected contact. Choose a sending method and follow the prompts to send the namecard. – or – Touch Multiple contacts. Touch contacts to mark them for sending, or touch Select all to mark all contacts. Touch Done. At the prompt, choose a sending method, then follow the prompts to send the namecard.
Follow the prompts to complete the operation.
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Contacts Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch
Favorites Apps ➔
Contacts.
Menu, then touch Settings: 2. Touch • Select Only contacts with phones to show contacts with at least one stored phone number. • Touch List by to sort contacts by first or last name. • Touch Display contacts by to list contacts by first or last name. • Touch Contact sharing settings to set your preferences for transferring contacts by Bluetooth. You can choose to send all namecards at once, or individually. For more information about sending contacts, see “Sending Namecards (vCards)” on page 41.
Mark contacts with a
star to identify them as Favorites.
Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Tablet and Contacts for fast dialing or messaging, and are indicated by the . Accessing Favorites From a Home screen, touch Favorites tab. Creating Favorites 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Contacts ➔
Apps ➔
Contacts.
Menu ➔ Add to 2. Touch the Favorites tab ➔ Favorites, select the contacts to be added to favorites, then touch Done. – or – Touch a contact to display it, and then touch to the contact’s name.
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Groups Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your device comes with pre-loaded groups you can use to add your contacts, or you can create new groups. Accessing Groups From a Home screen, touch Groups tab. Creating a New Group 1. From a Home screen, touch Groups tab.
Apps ➔
Contacts ➔
3. Touch contact(s) to mark them for addition, or touch Select all to mark all contacts. 4. Touch Done to add the selected contact(s). Removing Contacts from a Group 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Groups tab. 2. Touch a Group to display it. 3. Touch
Apps ➔
Contacts ➔
Contacts ➔
Menu, then touch Remove member.
4. Touch contact(s) to mark them for removal, or touch Select all to mark all contacts. 5. Touch Done to remove the selected contact(s).
Menu ➔ Create and enter information: 2. Touch • Touch Group name to enter a name for the group. • Touch Add member to select members from Contacts. 3. Touch Save to save the new group. Adding Contacts to a Group 1. From a Home screen, touch Groups tab.
Apps ➔
Contacts ➔
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Sending an Email to Group Members Create a new email addressed to the group’s members. Apps ➔ Contacts ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Groups tab. 2. Touch a Group to display it. 3. Touch
Menu ➔ Send email.
4. Touch group members to mark them as recipients for the new message, and then touch Done. 5. The new message opens with the marked contacts as recipients. For more information about using email, see “Composing and Sending Email” on page 46. Editing a Group 1. From a Home screen, touch Groups tab.
Apps ➔
Contacts ➔
2. Touch a Group to display it. Menu ➔ Edit, and then update information 3. Touch for the group.
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Deleting a Group 1. From a Home screen, touch Groups tab. 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Contacts ➔
Delete.
3. Touch a group to mark it for deletion, or touch Select all to mark all groups. (You cannot delete pre-loaded groups.) 4. Touch Delete, and then choose Group only or Group and group members. 5. Touch OK to delete the selected group(s).
Section 4: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging.
Types of Messages Your tablet supports these types of messages: • Email and Gmail messages
• Instant messaging Message Icons on the Status Bar Message icons are displayed on the Status Bar at the top of the display when new messages are received. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 24.
Email Send and receive email using popular email services.
Setting Up Email Accounts You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Email. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ 2. The first time you set up an email account, select your email provider. – or – Menu ➔ Settings ➔ From the Home screen, touch Add account, and then select your email provider. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
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Composing and Sending Email 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Email Settings Email.
2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen. Compose, then touch fields to enter 3. Touch recipients and the email text. 4. While composing a message, use these options: • Touch Menu for options. Available options depend on the type of email account. • Touch Attach to add a file to the message. Available options depend on the type of email account. • Touch • Touch 5. Touch
Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Email.
Menu for these options: 2. Touch • Sort by: Select the criteria the order in which your messages are listed. • View as: List your messages in Standard view or in Conversation view.
Cancel to discard this message.
• New meeting invitation (Microsoft Exchange accounts only): Send a meeting invitation message. Also see “Calendar” on page 56.
Send to send the message.
• Create folder: Create a new folder for organizing emails.
Save to save a draft of this message.
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Use settings to configure handling of your email.
• Documents (Microsoft Exchange accounts only): Enter Windows SharePoint Services or Windows file address to access documents. • Font size: Choose the desired text font size for your messages. • Delete all: Delete all messages in the displayed folder. • Settings:
General settings – Display: Set how emails are shown in the email list and when you open them.
– Composing and sending: Set what functions are available while composing and sending emails.
– Auto advance: Show the email list after an email has been deleted, moved, etc.
– Confirm deletions: Ask for confirmation before deleting email.
– Priority senders: Manage your priority senders. – Spam addresses: Edit the list of senders and domain names reported as sources of spam.
– Rules for filtering: Set email filtering rules and manage filtered email in combined view. Account settings – Touch an account to configure its settings. Available options depend on the account. • Help: View instructions on how to set up email accounts.
Deleting Email Accounts 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Menu ➔ Settings ➔
Email.
Delete account.
3. Select email account(s) for deletion, then touch Delete.
Gmail Send and receive emails using Gmail, Google’s web-based email. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail.
Setting Up Your Gmail Account The first time you launch Gmail, your device will prompt you to set up your Google account, if you haven’t already set it up. If you set up your Google account on your device, Gmail is set up automatically 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in, or create a new account. 3. The device communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email.
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Note: You can use more than one Google account on your device. To add another account, from the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Add account ➔ Google.
Composing and Sending Gmail 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail. Compose, then touch fields to compose the 2. Touch message. While composing, touch Menu for options. 3. To send the message, touch
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SEND.
Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your device with the account’s servers. When you set up an email account, you can choose whether the account syncs in the background, or manually. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail ➔ Menu ➔ Refresh.
Gmail Settings Use settings to configure your Gmail preferences. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail. 2. Touch
Menu ➔ Settings for options.
Section 5: Applications Apps Screen The Apps screen ( ) holds all applications installed on your device. Applications that you download and install are also added to Apps. From the Apps screen, you can change the way apps appear on the screen, uninstall apps you’ve downloaded, and share apps with friends. When you install new apps, additional screens are added to hold them. The Apps screen is like the Home screen—it consists of panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.
Accessing the Apps Screen
From a Home screen, touch
Apps.
Downloading and Installing Apps Discover new apps to download and install on your device: • Play Store: For more information, see “Play Store” on page 79.
Uninstalling Apps You can uninstall apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 1. From the Apps screen, touch Menu ➔ Uninstall/ disable apps. Apps that can be uninstalled show on their icon. 2. Touch
, then follow the prompts to uninstall the app.
Tip: You can place shortcuts to apps on the Home screen. See “Adding a Shortcut or Widget” on page 24.
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Customizing the Apps Screen Sort Option By default, app icons appear in a Customizable grid. You can change the view type to an Alphabetical grid. 1. From the Apps screen, touch Menu ➔ Sort by. 2. Choose an option: • Customizable Grid: The default view, which allows you to touch and hold on apps to move them from screen to screen. • Alphabetical grid: Icons are arranged in a grid, in A-Z order. Apps Screen Options From the Apps screen, touch Menu for options: • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon for these options:
– Drag it to a new location. – Drag it to to create a new folder to contain the icon.
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– Drag it to
to launch Application manager to view information about the app. For more information, see “Application Manager” on page 112.
– Drag to
(if available) to remove the icon. The trashcan is only available for apps you’ve installed. Pre-loaded apps cannot be removed.
• Create folder: Create a new folder to contain apps. • Sort by: Configure how apps are listed on the screen. • Uninstall/disable apps: Remove/or disable an app that you downloaded from your device. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. • Show disabled apps: Control whether disabled app icons are visible on the Apps screen.
Task Manager Your device can run multiple apps simultaneously, with some apps running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which apps are running on your device, and to end running apps to extend battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your device and check memory usage. 1. From any unlocked screen, press and hold the Home Key, then select Task manager. 2. Touch the Active applications tab to view apps running on your device. Touch End, or End all to close apps. 3. Touch the Downloaded tab to view information about apps you’ve installed on your device. Touch Uninstall to remove an app from your device. 4. Touch the RAM tab to display the amount of RAM (Random Access Memory) in use. Touch Clear memory to clear processes to increase available RAM. 5. Touch the Storage tab for internal system storage and SD card memory statistics.
Application Folders There are several applications that are grouped into different folders. The applications in this section are described alphabetically. The following folders contain the applications listed below: Amazon: Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Amazon MP3, Appstore, Audible, and IMDb. Google: Chrome, Drive, Google, Google Settings, Google+, Gmail, Hangouts, Photos, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newstand, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, and Voice Search. Samsung: Action Memo, Flipboard, Internet, S Voice, Scrapbook, SketchBook for Galaxy and Story Album. Tools: Calculator, Downloads, and My Files. Verizon: Cloud, Mobile Hotspot, My Verizon Mobile, Setup Wizard, Verizon Messages, and VZ Navigator.
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Action Memo
Use these tools to create your memo:
The S Pen and Action Memo let you quickly access the information you need while using any application. You can keep a memo always nearby by pinning it to the screen.
Add free-format drawing and change the input color.
Link your short notes to applications like Contacts, Messages, and more. For more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 28.
Circle an onscreen text or drawing to then assign that as an action item to an available application such as Call, Contacts, Messages, Email, Internet, Maps, and Calendar event.
Creating a New Memo 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ Action Memo. The action Memo screen is displayed. 2. Touch an existing Memo to open it then touch the screen to enter edit mode. – or – Touch
Erase marks and drawings.
Display additional functions. Allows you to edit the current color. Detaches the current memo and converts it in a small popup box. Reduces the number of onscreen options.
Create to create a new action memo.
3. Use the onscreen options to create your memo.
Closes the current session and save the action memo.
4. Touch
Cancels the current memo.
Save to store the new memo.
Saves the current memo and creates a new one. Add an additional page to the memo.
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5. From within the main application screen select the following functions: • Search: Search for information within existing memos. • Create: Create a new memo.
• Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field to decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of the volume level plays.
• Delete: Delete an existing memo.
Alarm 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. From the Alarm tab, touch
• Touch the Alarm type field and select one of the following: Melody, Vibration, or Vibration and melody.
Apps ➔
Alarm.
Create alarm.
3. Set a basic alarm: • Use the arrow symbols to enter adjust the hour, and minutes, then touch AM or PM (toggles depending on which was last selected). • Touch the Alarm repeat field and touch the number of times you want this alarm to repeat. Selections are: day blocks or Repeat weekly. Selected day blocks turn blue when active.
• Touch the Alarm tone field and either select an available tone or select Add to use locate a sound to use as an alarm ringtone. Touch OK to activate the ringtone. 4. Advanced alarm settings: • Move the Location alarm slider to the right to activate the feature, then follow the onscreen instructions to enter a location. When activated, the alarm only sounds when you are at a specific location.
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• Touch Snooze to activate the feature:
– Interval indicates the length of time the alarm will remain silent between alarm notifications (snooze time).
– Repeat indicates the numbers of snooze sessions that are assigned to this alarm. How many times will the snooze silence the alarm. • Touch Smart alarm to start the alarm a few minutes early, and slowly increase the alarm volume.
– Touch Interval to set the length of time the alarm will remain silent between alarm notifications (snooze time). • Touch Tone to select one of several nature sounds to use as the alarm tone. 5. Touch the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm. 6. Touch Save to store the new alarm event.
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Touch and slide when it sounds.
to any direction to stop an alarm
Amazon Shop with Amazon.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Amazon. Amazon folder ➔
Amazon Kindle Use the Amazon KindleTM application to download books for reading, right on your tablet. Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle application. At the prompt, enter your Amazon account credentials.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Amazon Kindle. Amazon folder ➔
Amazon MP3 Shop for music with Amazon.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Amazon MP3. Amazon folder ➔
Appstore (Amazon) Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application store.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Appstore. Amazon folder ➔
Businessweek+ Read Bloomberg Businessweek+ weekly for all the content of the print edition of the magazine along with exclusive content and interactive features. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Businessweek+.
Calculator Perform basic and scientific mathematical calculations. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Tools folder ➔ Calculator.
Note: Airtime or download charges may apply when using Appstore.
Audible Download audio books to enjoy on your tablet.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Audible. Amazon folder ➔
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Calendar With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. Google Calendar is built into the tablet and synchronizes both new and existing entries between your tablet and your online Google account. Important!You should previously add an account (Facebook, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Google) prior to using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Calendar. The following tabs are available: • Year: Display the Year view. • Month: Display the Month view. • Week: Display the Week view. • Day: Display the Day view. • List: Display the events in a List view. 2. Touch Today to display the current date indicated by a blue box, then touch Menu and select one of the following options: • Go to: Display a specific date. 56
• Delete: Delete All events, All events before today, or an individual event. • Sync: Refresh your synced calendars. • Calendars: View the current Calendar accounts. • Settings: Display a list of configurable settings.
Creating a Calendar Event 1. From a Home screen, touch Calendar.
Apps ➔
2. Within the Year, Month, Week, and Day tabs, Create event to create a new Calendar event.
Enabling the Handwriting Mode Edit the Calendar using hand-written information. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Calendar. 2. Touch
Handwriting mode.
• Lock time zone: Lock event times and dates to your selected time zone. • Show week number: Display week numbers. • Hide completed tasks: Do not display completed tasks.
Erase marks and drawings. Undo the last action. Redo the last action that was undone. Exit the current action and returns to the Calendar application. Save the current updates.
Calendar Settings
2. Touch
• Hide declined events: Do not display declined events.
• Select time zone: Set your time zone.
3. Use the following functions: Write or draw.
1. From a Home screen, touch Calendar.
• First day of week: Choose Locale default, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.
Apps ➔
Menu ➔ Settings.
3. Touch the View settings tab for options: • Week view: Set the week view to Timeline or Analog.
• Weather: Display weather information from AccuWeather.com. 4. Touch the Event notification tab for options: • Set alerts and notifications: Adjust the event notification method. Choose Alert, Status bar notification, or Off. • Select ringtone: Assign a ringtone to this event notification. • Vibration: Assign a vibration notification to this event. • Quick responses: Edit your default quick responses for outbound emails.
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Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Taking pictures with your phone's built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key. Switch to front/ back camera Activate Dual shot Quick settings
Important!Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
Take a Picture Capture picture
Use video camera
You can take pictures with your phone's front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Camera. 2. Using the phone's screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: • Press the Volume Key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in or out. • Touch the screen to focus on the area you touched.
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Apply effects
Change camera modes
3. Touch
to take the picture.
Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Camera.
Elapsed Time
Stop
File Size
Pause
Note:When the Camera app is initially launched, the screen displays onscreen camera controls, including the Record Video button. While recording video, video camera controls are temporarily displayed. For more information about the Camera screen, see “Camera” on page 58. 2. Using the phone's screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your shot, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: • Press the Volume Key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom. • Touch the screen to focus on the area you touched. 3. Touch
Record to begin recording.
Capture picture
View video in Gallery
4. While recording, you can use these options: • Touch the screen to change the focus area to the area you touched. • Touch
to take a picture while continuing recording.
• Touch Touch
Pause to temporarily stop recording. Start to begin recording again.
• Touch
Stop to stop recording.
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Camera Options Camera options are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Camera. 2. Touch an option: • Front/Back Camera: Touch to switch between the front and back cameras. With the front camera, you can take self-portraits or record yourself. With the back camera, you can take pictures or record what's in front of you. • Mode: Touch MODE to choose a shooting mode. Scroll available modes, and then touch a mode to select it. Modes include:
– Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures. In Auto mode, you can take single or burst shots (take burst shots by holding Capture button to take multiple shots until you lift your finger).
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– Best photo: Allows you to select the best shot from multiple shots you take at the same time.
– Best face: Select the best shot of each subject in order to get the best possible group shot.
– Sound & shot: Adds a few seconds of background sound to enhance pictures.
– Drama: Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows trails of movement.
– Rich tone (HDR): Allows you to take pictures in various exposures and merge them to create pictures with rich color.
– Eraser: Remove moving subjects in the background. – Panorama: Take multiple pictures to merge into one expansive panoramic picture.
– Sports: Allows you to capture clear shots of a moving subject.
– Night: Allows you to capture images in low-light level conditions.
Quick Camera Settings Use Quick settings to quickly configure settings while you take pictures and record videos. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Camera. 2. Touch to access settings: • Advanced settings: Touch to access advanced camera settings. For more information, see “Advance Camera Settings” on page 61. • Flash: Touch
to choose a flash setting.
• Night mode: Touch to automatically adjust the camera in low light to give brighter, clearing photos without using the flash. • Voice control: Touch to access voice control settings, for using voice commands to take pictures and record video. For more information, see “Voice Control” on page 127. • Timer: Touch to choose a timer setting to delay the taking of pictures or recording.
• Recording mode: Touch to choose a mode for recording. Choose Limit for MMS to restrict recordings to a size that can be attached to a multimedia message. Choose Normal to control the speed of recording. • Share: Touch to choose a method for sharing pictures and videos. You can choose Share shot, Buddy photo share, or Remote viewfinder. • Hide Settings: Touch
to hide Quick camera settings.
Advance Camera Settings Use Advanced settings to configure default options for pictures and videos. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Camera. 2. From the Camera screen, touch for these settings: • Photos
and then touch
– Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. – Burst shot: Touch and hold the camera button to take a rapid series of photos.
– Tap to take pics: Touch the screen to focus the camera and take a picture. Applications
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– Face detection: Set the camera to automatically adjust settings for taking pictures of faces.
– Metering modes: Set how the camera measures the light source.
– ISO: Set the sensitivity of the camera's light meter. – Smart stabilization: Allow the camera to compensate for movement of the device when taking pictures.
– Save as: Select how your device should handle saving rich tone photos-save both the Rich tone photo and the original photo, or save only the Rich tone photo. This option is only accessible when you have selected Rich tone (HDR) from the camera modes. •
Videos
– Video size: Choose the default size for videos. – Video stabilization: Allow the camera to compensate for movement of the device when recording video. •
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General Settings
– Location tag: Store GPS location information in picture files.
– Review pics/videos: Set pictures to display briefly after you take them so you can review them.
– Volume Key: Choose a function for the Volume Key while using the Camera: as a Zoom key, the Camera key, or the Record key).
– Timer: Set a timer to delay the taking of pictures or recording.
– White balance: Choose a setting for current light conditions.
– Exposure value: Adjust the brightness of pictures. – Guidelines: Display guidelines on the screen to aid in composition.
– Flash: Choose a flash setting. – Voice control: Take pictures or record videos by speaking commands. For more information, see Voice Control.
– Contextual filename: Add GPS information to filenames. GPS tag must be enabled to use contextual filenames.
– Save as flipped: Reverse, or mirror, the photo when saving (front camera only).
– Storage: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose whether to save files to device memory or to the memory card. • Reset: Return settings to the factory defaults.
Chrome Use Google Chrome to browse the web. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Chrome.
Cloud Use the Verizon Cloud secure storage app to back up and access your information. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Verizon folder ➔ Cloud.
Contacts The default storage location for saving tablet numbers to your Contacts List is your tablet’s built-in memory. For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 38. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Contacts.
Downloads View and manage files downloaded to your tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Downloads. Tools folder ➔ 2. Touch an item to open it (if an appropriate application is installed.) Note: Applications you download in Google Play Store are managed in Play Store, and will not appear in Downloads.
2. Enter your Verizon Wireless Mobile Number and your Verizon Password. 3. Touch Sign in.
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Drive Use the Google Drive app to open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Drive. 2. Sign in to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 47 A product tour displays the first time you access Drive. 3. Touch Next to view the product tour or touch Go to Drive to get started. Tip: Touch Menu ➔ Product Tour to repeat the product tour at any time. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Drive. Menu ➔ Settings to configure your Drive 5. Touch preferences. Menu ➔ Help to display additional help 6. Touch information.
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Email Email enables you to review and create email using most email services. The device alerts you when you receive an email message. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 45. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Email.
Flipboard Create a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends, and much more. Visit flipboard.com to learn more. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ Flipboard.
Gallery
1. From a Home screen, touch
Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you've taken with your phone's camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included). For pictures stored on an optional memory card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply touch an album to view the photos or videos in that album. If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card (not included), they will be display folders they are stored in, and folders are treated as albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. Note:Touch
Apps ➔
Gallery.
2. Browse files stored in your phone's memory, or on an optional installed memory card (not included). From the main Gallery screen, you have these options: • Touch the menu in the toolbar to display files by Albums, All, Time, Locations, People, or Favorites. • Touch a picture or video to display it in full screen view. • Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark). • Touch to create a New album. Give the album a name, and then select and drag thumbnails to the album to move or copy files to the new album. • Touch
to launch the Camera app.
Menu ➔ Help to learn about Gallery.
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• Touch Menu for Gallery options. Options may vary depending on the view:
– Select album/Select item: Depending on the view, touch albums or items to select them. After selection, you can touch Menu again for options you can use with the selected item.
– Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos.
– Sort by oldest/latest: Sort items by date. – Scan for nearby devices: Scan for Wi-Fi devices to share photos and videos.
– Settings: Configure Gallery settings. – Help: Get help using Gallery.
View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album. Touch a photo or video to view it fullscreen. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery. 2. Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video. While viewing, you can use these options: • Select device: Send the photo or video to a nearby device. • Share via: Choose an option for sharing the photo or video. • Trim: Remove the beginning and ending frames of a video. • Delete: Delete the photo or video. • Camera: Launch the Camera app. Menu for more options. Options may vary 3. Touch according to item being viewed: • Edit: Edit the photo. • Favorite: Mark the photo or video as a favorite. • Slideshow: View a slideshow of your photos and videos.
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• Photo frame: Add a decorative frame to the photo.
– Tags: Enable Tag buddy and Face tag. Tag buddy
• Photo note: Write a note on the 'back' of the photo.
identifies each photo with information such as the weather, location, people in the photo, or date created. Face tag scans each photo to detect people's faces, which you can then tag with their name.
• Copy to clipboard: Place the photo on the clipboard for pasting into other apps. • Print: Print the photo to a compatible Samsung Wi-Fi printer (not included). • Rename: Rename the photo or video. • Buddy photo share: Share the photo with people tagged in the photo. • Rotate left: Rotate the photo 90 degree to the left. • Rotate right: Rotate the photo 90 degree to the right. • Crop: Crop the photo. • Set as: Set the photo as a Contact photo, or as wallpaper for the Home screen and Lock screen. • Details: View file details about the photo or video. • Settings:
– SNS data management: Enable Sync only via
– Sound & shot: Enable Auto play sound to automatically play the recorded sound when viewing pictures taken in Sound & shot mode.
Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. Touch the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then touch the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. – or – You can also use “pinch” and “spread” gestures to zoom in or out. See “Pinching and Spreading” on page 20.
Wi-Fi to only sync photos and videos when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Editing a Photo You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor application on your device. The photo editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery. 2. Select a folder location and touch a file to open it. 3. With the image displayed, touch launch the photo editor.
Menu ➔ Edit to
4. Touch and hold the image then select an option: • Selection mode: provides several onscreen selection options such as: Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size, and Selection mode (Magnetic, Lasso, Brush, Round, and Square).
5. Use the following editor controls to edit your picture: Undo: Undo the last action. Redo: Redo the last action. Cancel: Close the currently displayed photo. Save: Save this photo to the memory card. Rotate: Rotate a photo in all 4 directions. You can also mirror image the photo. Crop: Crop (cut-out) an area of a photo. Color: Auto adjustment, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Adjust RGB, Temperature, Exposure, and Hue of a photo. Effect: Add various effects to your photo.
• Select all: Select the entire area of the current image.
Sticker: Place various pre-created onscreen stickers on top the of current image.
• Clipboard: Place the photo on the clipboard for pasting into other apps.
Drawing: Draw on the picture using a brush, pen, or eraser. Frame: Place a pre-created border style on top of the current image.
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6. Touch Menu to access the following options: • Select image: Select a new image for editing. • Take picture: Activate the camera and take a new image for editing. • Share via: Select a sharing method to share your saved photo and follow the onscreen instructions. • Set as: Assign the image as a Contact photo, Home and lock screens wallpaper, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or to Wallpaper. • Save as: Rename your current image and save it to your gallery.
Sharing Pictures and Video You can share pictures and videos via Email, Messaging, Bluetooth, or popular sharing services. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery. Menu 2. Touch an album to display preview. Touch ➔ Select item, and then touch previews to mark them for sharing. 3. Touch
Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo Set a picture as a contact’s photo. The contact’s photo displays with notifications to calls or messages from the contact. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery. 2. Touch a category, and then touch a picture to select it. 3. Touch
Menu ➔ Set as ➔ Contact photo.
4. Select a contact, or create a new contact, with the selected picture as the contact’s photo.
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper Set a picture as the wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery. 2. Touch a category, and then touch a picture to select it. 3. Touch
Menu ➔ Set as.
4. Select an option, from Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper. Use the crop tool to edit the picture. Touch Done.
Share via and follow the prompts.
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Gmail Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based email. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail.
Google Use Google Search to search the Web. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Google and enter the search text.
Google Now Google Now recognizes repeated actions performed on the device (including accessing locations, repeated calendar appointments, search queries, and more). Google Now uses these actions to automatically send updates for user-specific information in the form of “cards.” For more information, visit google.com/landing/now. Note: You must be signed in to your Google Account to use Google Now. If not, touching Google Now will launch a basic Google search. 70
1. Press and hold the touch Google.
Home Key, and then
2. Follow the instructions to set up and use Google Now. Note: When Google Now is enabled, you can also access it by touching Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Google.
Google Settings As Google has become more intertwined with other applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps & Latitude, Location, and so on. You can also use the Search function to initiate a Google Search from this menu. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Google Settings 2. Select one of the available onscreen options. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts.
Google+ Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+. Chat with friends and family, post photos, or see what others are sharing while you’re on the go. Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more. Note: This app requires a Google Account.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Google+.
Hangouts
Help Access information on using your device’s features, basic functions and settings, and built-in applications. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Help.
IMDB Search movies and actors, view trailers and show times, explore top charts and box office information, and add movies and TV to your personal Watchlist.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Amazon folder ➔ IMDb.
Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video calls. Visit google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts to learn more. Note: This app requires a Google Account.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Hangouts.
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Internet
Entering a URL
Your device is equipped with an web browser for surfing the Internet. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ Internet.
Navigating the Internet Command keys Touch
Back or
to return to the previous page.
Touch and hold
Touch
Forward to go forward to a recent page.
Touch
Refresh to reload the current page.
Back display browser History.
Touching and dragging • Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages, and to reposition pages within the screen. Entering text in a field • While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text. Zoom • Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. 72
Touch the URL field at the top of the screen to enter the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard, then touch Go.
Selecting Items on a Page • Touch an item to select it. • Touch a hyperlink to follow the link. • Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options. Tabs You can have multiple tabs open at one time, each with a different web page. • To open a new tab, touch New tab.
• Touch a tab to display it. • To close a tab, touch Close tab.
Bookmarks
• Touch
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later. Create a bookmark for the current web page: 1. Touch Bookmarks ➔ Add bookmark. – or – Touch
in the address field.
2. Enter the required information and touch Save. Access bookmarks, saved pages, and browsing history: Touch Bookmarks to display bookmarks. • Touch a bookmark to load the page. • Touch and hold a bookmark for options:
– Open in new tab: Open the page in a new tab. – Delete: Delete the page. – Edit: Change the bookmark title and folder. – Share via: Send the URL to others. – Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to this page on your Home screen.
– Set as homepage: Set this page as default home page.
Menu for options.
– Create folder: Create a folder to stored pages. – Change order: Change the order pages are listed. – Move to folder: Move a bookmark to a folder. Saved Pages Save a web page to your device for viewing offline. Save the current web page: Touch Menu ➔ Save page. View saved pages: Touch Bookmarks ➔ Saved pages tab to display your saved pages. • Touch a saved page to load the page. • Touch and hold a saved page for options:
– Open in new tab: Open the stored page in a new tab.
– Delete: Delete the stored page. – Share via: Send the stored page to others. • Touch
Menu for options:
– Delete: Delete the stored page. – Sort by: Sort saved pages by Date or Read/Unread. Applications
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History View your browsing history. Touch Bookmarks ➔ History tab to display your browsing history. • Touch a page to load it. • Touch and hold a page for options:
– Open in new tab: Open the page in a new tab. – Delete: Delete the page. – Copy: Copy the page’s URL to the clipboard. – Share via: Send the URL to others. – Add bookmark: Add a bookmark for this page. – Set as homepage: Set this page as default home page. • Touch
Menu for options:
• Clear history: Delete your browser history.
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Find your current location, get directions and traffic reports, discover local businesses and attractions, and much more. Visit google.com/maps/about/explore/mobile to learn more. Important! Google Maps requires an active data network or Wi-Fi connection. Some features require that one or more location services be enabled. See “Date and Time” on page 128.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Maps.
Mobile Hotspot Access the Mobile Hotspot feature. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Verizon folder ➔ Mobile Hotspot. For more information, refer to “Mobile Hotspot” on page 93.
Music The Music Player is an application that can play music files. Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate through your music library, play songs, and create playlists (music files bigger than 300 KB are displayed). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Music. 2. Music Player scans for songs stored in phone memory, or on an installed memory card and displays your songs on the Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, and Folders tabs. 3. Touch a music file to begin playback. During playback, use the sound and playlist controls: AllShare: Select a device to use for sharing music files. Volume: Touch to activate onscreen volume control, and then touch and drag on the scale to set volume, or press the Volume Key on the side of the phone to adjust playback volume. Touch
to view the SoundAlive equalizer.
Shuffle: When enabled, songs play in random order. When disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view. Repeat All: Touch to play all songs, an album, or playlist. Repeat All: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode. Repeat 1: Touch to repeat the current song, album, or playlist in a loop. List: Touch to switch to a list of all songs. Playlist: Touch to display the current playlist. Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to scan forward through the current song. Touch to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold to scan backward through the current song.
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Adding Multiple Songs to a Playlist
Touch to pause playback. Touch to resume playback.
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Playlists.
Favorites: Touch to add this song to your Favorites list.
2. Touch
Creating a Playlist 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Playlists.
Apps ➔
Music
2. Touch ➔ Create playlist. Enter a name for the playlist. Touch OK. 3. Touch next to a song to add it to the playlist, or touch Add all. Touch Done.
Adding a Song to a Playlist 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Music
➔ [name of playlist].
3. Touch next to a song to add it to the playlist, or touch Add all. 4. Touch Done.
My Files Find, view and manage files stored on your device or an installed memory card. Touch a file to open it in an associated application, if available. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Tools folder ➔ My Files.
Music.
2. Touch and hold a song, and then drag it on to a playlist. – or – While playing a song, touch Menu ➔ Add to playlist. Touch a playlist to add the selected song to it, or touch Create playlist to create a new playlist and add the selected song to it. 76
Apps ➔
Note: Different folders may display depending on how your tablet is configured.
My Verizon Mobile View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Verizon folder ➔ My Verizon Mobile.
Read the latest web edition of The New York Times newspaper.
From a Home screen, touch NYTimes.
Play Books With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn more.
NYTimes
2. Tap Get started and follow the on-screen prompts to configure a connection method and other related parameters.
Apps ➔
Photos This application (also known as Google Photos) provide a means for automatically backing up your photos and videos to a centralized Google cloud location. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Photos.
Note: This app requires a Google Account.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Play Books.
Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play Store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps/category/GAME to learn more.
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Note: This app requires a Google Account.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Play Games.
Play Newsstand Subscribe to your favorite magazines, and have them available to read on your device at any time, in any place. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more.
Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you’re not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/movies to learn more. Note: This app requires a Google Account.
Note: This app requires a Google Account.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Play Newsstand.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Play Movies & TV.
Play Music With Google Play Music, you can play music you’ve downloaded, and music you copied from your computer. You’ll need to be have a Google account to download content. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more. Note: This app requires a Google Account for some features.
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From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Play Music.
Play Store
S Note
All your favorite apps, movies and tv shows, music, books, magazines, and games are available in Google Play Store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Note:This app requires a Google Account.
From a Home screen, touch Play Store.
Use this application to create notes with productivity tools that turn handwriting into typed text and correct drawn shapes, lines, and formulas to make them perfect. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ S Note. 2. Touch Start and follow the onscreen instructions.
Apps ➔
POLARIS Office 5 Polaris Office 5 is a Microsoft Office-compatible office suite for managing your documents online or offline. It can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Visit polarisoffice.com to learn more. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ POLARIS Office 5.
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S Voice Use voice commands to perform common operations on your tablet, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Just speak naturally, and S Voice understands what you’re looking for. Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ S Voice. 2. Say “Hi Galaxy”, or touch to wake up S Voice; then speak a command or question. Tap from the list of the right of the application screen to view a list of commands; then touch a command to see examples. 3. Touch
Menu ➔ Settings for options.
Tip: You can launch S Voice from most unlocked screens by pressing the Home Key twice.
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Examples: • Touch and say “Find me the best Pizza”. This launches an Internet search. • Touch and say “Navigate to Cambridge”. This launches the Map application and indicates where this is in relation to your current position. Note:You can set S Voice to be always listening: • With S Voice running, touch Menu➔ Settings.
• Under Wake up, touch Wake up command to enable this feature.
Scrapbook Combine documents, images, and music into a digital scrapbook. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ Scrapbook.
Settings
SketchBook for Galaxy
This icon navigates to the sound and tablet settings for your tablet. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your tablet. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. – or – From a Home screen, touch Settings.
Menu and then touch
For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 99.
Setup Wizard Use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your tablet.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Setup Wizard. Verizon folder ➔
SketchBook for Galaxy is a professional-grade paint and drawing application optimized for use with S Pen. Visit sketchbook.com/galaxy to learn more. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ SketchBook for Galaxy.
Story Album Organize your photos and create albums based on specific events. Apply themes and arrange your photos in various layouts. You can then print the photos into albums through an online service and hold the memories in your hand.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Samsung ➔ Story Album.
Verizon Messages Use Verizon Messages to send and receive messages on your tablet using your mobile phone number.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Verizon folder ➔ Verizon Messages.
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Video
Additional Video Features
The Video player application plays video files stored locally.
Using Video The Video application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Video. A list of available videos displays in the Video list. 2. Touch a video file to begin viewing.
Apps ➔
Video.
After a few seconds, each onscreen video begins to cycle through a preview of the first five seconds. 2. Touch
Menu and then touch Share via.
3. Select either individual videos or touch Select all. Menu and then touch Done to complete the 4. Touch process or Cancel to quit. 5. Select a sharing option. Choose from Bluetooth, Cloud, Drive, Email, Gmail, Google+, Picasa, S Note, Scrapbook, Verizon Messages, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube. 82
Apps ➔ Video. Menu and then touch an available option: 2. Touch • Scan for nearby device: Share video with nearby device. • Share via: allows you to share a selected video with external sources. • Delete: allows you to delete selected videos. • Edit: allows you to edit a selected video file.
Sharing Videos 1. From a Home screen, touch
1. From a Home screen, touch
• Auto play next: allows you to play videos consecutively. Once a video ends, the next available video begins to play.
Using Picture-In-Picture This feature can be used during playback of supported video types using either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player. Note:Some applications might not allow this video to remain active in the foreground (ex: Camera/Camcorder screen). This feature allows you to continue to view your video as a background operation while you multi-task and do other things, such as surf the Internet, access your Contacts list, look for a picture, and so on. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. 2. Touch the desired video playback application. 3. Touch the desired video to begin playback. Note:The Picture-In-Picture feature only works when using the Video player application. Other video players (ex: YouTube), do not support this feature.
4. As playback is initiated, locate and touch Picture-in-Picture from the bottom-right of the playback screen. Your current video is then sent to foreground of any new page and most application screens. 5. The video disappears from the screen once it ends.
Video Editor Use this application to edit your videos. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Video Editor.
Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Voice Search.
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VZ Navigator Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic, and drive or walk with ease. Note: VZ Navigator requires service activation. Contact Verizon Wireless or your cellular provider for more information. To access the VZ Navigator feature:
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Verizon folder ➔ VZ Navigator.
WatchON Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your tablet as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device. Set Up WatchON 1. From a Home screen, touch WatchON.
Apps ➔
2. Follow the prompts to configure WatchON options, such country/region, TV service provider, channel list setup, etc. Note:Touch Menu ➔ Help to learn more about WatchON. Configure Your Device as a Remote 1. From the toolbar, touch Remote Control. 2. Touch Set up now at the prompt. 3. Follow the instructions to find your TV or other devices and configure your tablet to control their operation.
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World Clock This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ World clock.
YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ YouTube.
2. Touch Add city then scroll and select the desired city, or touch in the search field to locate a city. To assign DST settings: 1. Locate a desired city from the World clock list. 2. Touch and hold a city and select DST settings. 3. Select a DST setting (Automatic, Off, or 1 hour).
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Section 6: Connections Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) Wi-Fi protocols.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When Wi-Fi is turned on, your tablet will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi-Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Wi-Fi.
3. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
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Tip: You can also quickly turn Wi-Fi on or off using Quick Settings. From a Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display the Notification Panel. Touch the Wi-Fi button to turn Wi-Fi on (green) or off (gray).
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections and displays them. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Wi-Fi. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. When your device completes a scan, touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, you will be automatically connected. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Wi-Fi Status Indicators Settings.
Wi-Fi. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. On the pop-up Wi-Fi settings screen, touch Add Wi-Fi Network (below the scanned networks), then enter these fields: • Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network. • Security: Select the type of security used by the Wi-Fi network. • Password: If the network is secured, enter the password. Touch Show password to display it. • Show advanced options: Select the Proxy settings and IP settings for the network.
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point available but you are not connected to it. May also display if there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 88
4. Touch Connect to save the settings and connect to the network.
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Advanced Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ 2. Touch
• Manage networks: Edit or remove saved networks. Settings.
Wi-Fi. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on.
Menu for options: 3. Touch • Advanced:
– Wi-Fi notifications: Send a notification when an open network is available. – Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi Access Points automatically. – Sort by: Sort available Wi-Fi networks alphabetical or by signal strength. – Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications when the tablet goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). – Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. – Auto network switch: Automatically switch between available networks. – Install certificates: Install certificates from a memory card. – MAC address: View your device’s MAC address (not configurable). – IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable). 88
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment. • WPN PIN entry: View the PIN used by your tablet to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). • Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your tablet can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct under Menu.
Turn Wi-Fi Direct On 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Wi-Fi. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on. 2. Touch (Wi-Fi must be enabled to use Wi-Fi Direct.) 3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct to turn Wi-Fi Direct on.
Turn Wi-Fi Direct Off 1. From a Home screen, touch
Connect to Wi-Fi Direct Devices Apps ➔
Settings.
Wi-Fi.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct to view connections.
Wi-Fi. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on. 2. Touch (Wi-Fi must be enabled to use Wi-Fi Direct.)
4. Touch End connection to turn Wi-Fi Direct off and terminate all Wi-Fi Direct connections
3. Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the target device. Consult the target device’s documentation for more information.
2. Touch
Note: Turning Wi-Fi off also turns off Wi-Fi Direct and terminates all Wi-Fi Direct connections
4. On your tablet, touch Wi-Fi Direct to scan for the other device. 5. In the scanned list, touch the target device to connect with it, or touch Multi-connect to connect to multiple devices (not all devices support multi-connect). 6. Follow the prompts on both devices to complete the connection.
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Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. If the devices are in range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are in different rooms. Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under Menu.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Bluetooth.
3. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on or off. Tip: You can also quickly turn Bluetooth on or off using Quick Settings. From a Home screen, slide your finger downward to display the Notification Panel. Touch the Bluetooth button to turn Bluetooth on (green) or off (gray).
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Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetoothcompatible devices.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device Pairing initiates a connection between your tablet and the target device, usually by using a passcode or PIN. After pairing, your tablet and the target device recognize each other and exchange information without having to enter a passcode or PIN. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Bluetooth. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable, so that your tablet can find it. Refer to the target device’s documentation for more information. 4. Touch Scan. Your tablet will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range.
5. From the list of scanned devices, touch the target device and follow the prompts to complete the pairing: • If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target device and touch OK. When prompted, enter the PIN on the target device. • If the device allows automatic or smart pairing, your device will attempt to pair with the device automatically. Follow the prompts on your tablet and the target device to complete the pairing. Note: The pairing and connection status is displayed below the target device in the Bluetooth devices section.
Bluetooth Status Indicator The following icon show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Bluetooth. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable. 4. Touch the target device's name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the target device's documentation.
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device You can disconnect your tablet from a Bluetooth device, such as a headset. Disconnecting does not unpair the Bluetooth device—the next time you connect, your tablet and the target device will recognize each other and exchange information without having to enter a passcode or PIN. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Bluetooth. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Tap the connected device, and then touch OK to disconnect.
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Bluetooth Settings
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your tablet forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Bluetooth. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on.
3. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap device, and then tap Unpair.
next to the
When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Bluetooth. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Tap your tablet's name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your tablet is visible, other devices can find your tablet during a scan. Your tablet remains visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting. 4. Touch beside a paired device for options: • Rename: Enter a new name for the paired device. • Unpair: Delete the Bluetooth connection to this device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 5. Touch Menu for options: • Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your tablet is visible to other devices when you turn on visibility. • Received files: View files transferred to your tablet via Bluetooth. • Help: Learn about Bluetooth, and other settings.
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Mobile Hotspot
Connect a Device
Use your tablet as an Access Point (AP), connecting up to ten devices via a Wi-Fi network to the Internet.
Enable Mobile Hotspot 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
More settings ➔ Mobile Hotspot.
3. Touch Mobile Hotspot. Touch OFF/ON to enable Mobile Hotspot. 4. Touch to control which devices may connect to your Hotspot: • All devices: Allow all devices to connect. • Allowed devices only: Limit connections to only those devices in your Allowed devices list.
1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
More settings ➔ Mobile Hotspot.
3. Touch Mobile Hotspot. Touch OFF/ON to enable Mobile Hotspot. 4. If the target device is not in your Allowed devices list, tap > All devices. 5. On the target device, activate Wi-Fi and scan for Wi-Fi hotspots. Select the name of your tablet and enter your Hotspot password (if required). Note: Follow the target device's instructions for activating Wi-Fi and connecting to your tablet.
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Allowed Devices You can limit connections to your Mobile Hotspot to only those devices in your Allowed Devices list. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
More settings ➔ Mobile Hotspot.
3. Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Touch OFF/ON to enable Mobile Hotspot. 4. Touch Allowed devices to view the Allowed Devices list. 5. To add a new device to the Allowed devices list: • Touch Add device. • Enter the device's name and MAC address. 6. To remove a device from the Allowed devices list: • Touch Delete. • Touch each device you want to delete, or tap Select all. • Touch Delete. Note: Using your tablet as a portable hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Hotspot is active, your tablet’s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while using your tablet as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges.
Mobile Hotspot Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
3. Touch Mobile Hotspot. 4. Touch Configure for options: • Network SSID: Enter a name for your tablet. This name will be displayed in the other device's Wi-Fi networks listing. • Hide my device: Do not display your tablet's name in the other device's Wi-Fi networks listing. • Security: Set the network connection to Open (no security) or WPA2 PSK (requires a password). • Password: Enter a security password. Touch Show password to display it. • Show advanced options:
– Broadcast channel: Select 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz as the broadcast channel. If 2.4 GHz is selected, tap Auto to select a different channel. 5. Touch Menu for additional options: • Timeout settings: Set the amount of time your device will be available as a Mobile Hotspot. • Help: View help on using Mobile Hotspot.
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Settings.
More settings ➔ Mobile Hotspot.
Tethering Use feature lets you share your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Tethering for options: 2. Touch • Mobile Broadband Connect: Share your mobile data connection via USB.
– Connect your tablet to your PC using a USB cable and touch USB tethering to activate the feature. Follow the onscreen instructions to use USB tethering. • Bluetooth tethering: Share your mobile data connection via Bluetooth.
– Activate Bluetooth and make sure your device is visible, then touch Bluetooth tethering to activate the feature. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 90 Important! Tethering consumes battery power and increases your data usage. Roaming while using tethering will incur extra data charges.
VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your tablet. You must configure a screen unlock pattern, PIN or password before setting up a VPN. See “Lock Screen” on page 115.
Configure a Basic VPN 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
More settings ➔ VPN ➔ Basic VPN.
Add to add a new VPN: 3. Touch • Name: Enter the name of the VPN. • Type: Choose the type of VPN: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA. • Server address: Enter the VPN server address. • PPP Encryption (MPPE): Touch to enable, if applicable. • Show advanced options: Touch to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. 4. Tap Save to save the VPN. Connections
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Nearby Devices
Configure File Sharing Apps ➔
Share files with nearby devices using the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard via Wi-Fi.
1. From a Home screen, touch
To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network. The devices you wish to share files with must also be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and must support DLNA.
3. Touch OFF/ON next to Nearby devices to turn file sharing on or off.
Important! Use care when enabling file sharing for nearby devices. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device.
Turn File Sharing On or Off 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Nearby devices.
3. Touch OFF/ON next to Nearby devices to turn file sharing on or off.
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2. Touch
Settings.
Nearby devices.
4. Touch Nearby device to display file sharing settings. 5. Under Advanced, touch each option to control how content is shared from your device: • Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share. • Allowed devices list: View and manage devices allowed to connect to your device. • Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted from connecting to your device. • Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content (Device or SD card). • Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices (Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject).
Screen Mirroring
Connect to a Computer
Use the Screen Mirroring feature to share media files on your tablet with an HDMI device, such as an HDMI TV. Note: This feature requires an optional AllShare Cast dongle accessory (not included). 1. Connect the AllShare Cast dongle to the HDMI device using an HDMI A-to-A cable. 2. From a Home screen, touch 3. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Screen Mirroring.
4. Touch OFF/ON to enable Screen Mirroring. 5. Your tablet will scan for available devices. 6. Touch a device, and follow the onscreen instructions. Note: Press
Menu ➔ Help for more information.
Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on your device to connect wirelessly.
Transfer Data Connect your device to a computer, via USB cable, to transfer data as a Media device using MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), or as a Camera using PTP (Photo Transfer Protocol). 1. Attach your device to the computer with a USB data cable. Your device recognizes the connection as the last connection method you used, and displays a connection alert in the Status bar and Notifications. 2. From a Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications, then touch the alert. 3. Select a connection method: • Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Windows, or using Android file transfer on a Mac (visit android.com/filetransfer). • Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software, and transfer files to computers that do not support MTP. Connections
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4. On your computer, choose a method for accessing your device. Available options depend on the programs installed on your computer. 5. Transfer files to the memory card. When finished, you can disconnect the USB cable.
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Section 7: Settings This section explains Settings for customizing your device.
Accessing Settings
From a Home screen, touch – or –
Apps ➔
Settings.
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Notification Panel, and then touch Settings. For more information, refer to “Notifications” on page 23.
Using Tab View The Settings page now comes with the ability to view the Settings options in either a list or tab view. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Menu for options: 2. Touch • Switch to tab view: Allows you to modify the appearance of the Settings list to order items within preset tabs.
Airplane Mode Enabling Airplane mode turns off calling, messaging, and data network features. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your tablet, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when Airplane mode is enabled, turn them on in Settings, or on the Notifications panel. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch OFF/ON next to disable the option. 3. Touch
Airplane mode to enable or
Airplane mode to view the current status.
Note: You can also set Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then touch Airplane mode.
• Switch to list view: Allows you to modify the appearance of the Settings list from atabbed view to a list view. Settings
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Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. For more information about using your tablet’s Wi-Fi features, see “Wi-Fi” on page 86. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For more information about using your tablet’s Wi-Fi Direct features, see “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 88.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. For more information about using Bluetooth to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices, see “Bluetooth” on page 90.
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Data Usage Monitor data usage, and control your tablet’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your tablet. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Data usage.
3. Touch Mobile data to enable or disable your tablet’s connection to mobile data service. • When disabled, you will not be able to use the Internet, sync email, or use any app that requres a data connection unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. 4. Touch Limit mobile data usage to disable the mobile data connection when the specified limit is reached. 5. Touch Alert me about data usage to receive notifications about data usage limits.
View Mobile Data Usage 1. Touch the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and select a time period. A chart displays the total mobile data usage during that time period, followed by a breakdown of data usage by each application. 2. Set data usage limits: • Touch and drag the red limit bar to set the maximum data limit. When data usage reaches this limit, mobile data will be disabled. Warning! When disabled, you will not be able to use the Internet, sync email, or use any app that requres a data connection unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Touch and drag the orange warning bar to set a warning level. You will be notified when data usage reaches this level.
3. Touch Menu for options: • Data roaming: Allow your tablet to use mobile data when roaming. Additional charges may apply. See your service plan for details. • Restrict background data: Prevent the tablet from connecting to the mobile data network in the background for synchronization or other services. • Auto sync data: Synchronize with accounts automatically, at any time. • Show Wi-Fi usage: Display data usage while connected to Wi-Fi. • Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. • Show units: Display units as MG/GB (auto change), MB only, or GB only.
• Touch and drag the two white bars to adjust the time period. • Touch an application to view its data usage. Touch Restrict background data to force the application to sync background data only when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Settings
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More Settings Access additional options for configuring connections between your tablet and other devices.
Printing Allows you to select a printing service (ex: Samsung Print Service), and then connect to a compatible wireless printer. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
More settings.
3. Tap the Printing field and select from a list of currently available print services. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wirelessly compatible printer.
Mobile Networks Set options for network selection and data service. Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra charges. Consult your service provider for more information. 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
More settings ➔ Mobile networks for options: 2. Touch • Mobile data: Enable or disable your device’s connection to the mobile data network. • Global Data Roaming Access: Enable or disable connection to data services when your device is roaming on another network. • Roaming: Indicates if you are currently in roaming mode. • Signal strength: Indicates your current signal strength. • Access Point Names: Choose a preferred APN.
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Mobile Hotspot Use your tablet as an Access Point (AP), connecting up to ten devices via a Wi-Fi network to the Internet.
Note: Once an active Ethernet connection is detected, a notification will appear within the Notification Panel area.
For more information about using Mobile Hotspot, see “Mobile Hotspot” on page 93.
View Verizon Account
Tethering Share your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB and Bluetooth. For more information about tethering, see “Tethering” on page 95.
VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more information about connecting to VPNs on your tablet, see “VPN” on page 95.
Ethernet This is activated only when the tablet is connected to an optional Ethernet adapter. Once connected and active, fill in the appropriate infomration within the Configure Ethernet device screen.
Provides direct and ready access to your Verizon account information. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
More settings ➔ View Verizon Account.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Nearby Devices Share files with nearby devices using the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard via Wi-Fi. For more information about sharing files with nearby devices, see “Nearby Devices” on page 96.
Screen Mirroring Use the Screen Mirroring feature to share media files on your tablet with an HDMI device, such as an HDMI TV. For more information on using Screen Mirroring, see “Screen Mirroring” on page 97. Settings
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Blocking Mode
Sound Settings
When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch ON/OFF next to disable the setting.
Blocking mode to enable or
Blocking mode for options: 3. Touch • Turn off notifications: Notifications for new messages will not be displayed. • Turn off alarm: Notifications for alarms will not be displayed. 4. Set a time period for Blocking mode: • Always: Block notifications at all times. • To set a specific time period to block notifications each day, disable the Always option, and then set a starting time (From field) and ending time (To field).
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Configure settings for your tablet's audio.
Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for notifications and media playback. Note: You can also set System volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume Key. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Sound ➔ Volume.
3. Touch and drag the sliders for: • Music, video, games and other media: Set the default volume level for audio playback. You can also adjust volume from this default inside the apps. • Notifications: Set the volume for notifications, such as new messages and event reminders. • System: Set the volume for all other system sounds, such as keytones played for screen touches. You can control whether tones play for screen touches with other sound settings.
Vibration Intensity Vibration Intensity: Set the level for vibration to accompany notifications and Haptic feedback 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Sound ➔ Vibration intensity.
3. Touch and drag the sliders for: • Notifications: Set the vibration intensity level for notifications. • Haptic feedback: Set the vibration intensity level for haptic feedback.
Default Notification Sound Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Sound ➔ Notifications.
3. Touch a sound to select it. As you touch a sound, a sample plays.
Touch Sounds Play tones when you make selections on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Sound.
3. Touch Touch sounds to turn the option on.
Screen Lock Sound Play tones when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Sound.
3. Touch Screen lock sound to turn the option on.
Haptic Feedback Vibrate when softkeys are pressed and on certain UI interactions. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Sound.
3. Touch Haptic feedback to turn the option on.
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Pen Attach/Detach Sound Set the sound that is made when the pen is attached or detached from your tablet.
Samsung Applications These menu options provide a shortcut to the sound configuration screens for the listed applications. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Sound.
3. Tap an available on-screen application to be taken directly to its sound menu screen. 4. Make adjustments to the application’s sound parameters as needed.
Samsung Keyboard These options are used when you use the on-screen keypad. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
HDMI Audio Output Set the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) audio setting. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Sound.
3. Touch Audio output and select Stereo or Surround.
Adapt Sound Find the best sound for you during calls and media playback. Note: This setting uses earphones to ensure the best sound during setup. You must connect optional earphones (not included) to the tablet to configure this setting.
Sound.
3. Tap Sound when tapped to activate a tone when you use on-screen keys. A check mark displayed next to this features indicates active status.
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4. Tap Vibrate when tapped to activate the a vibration when you press on-screen keys. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates this feature is active.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Sound ➔ Adapt Sound. 2. Touch 3. Read the information about Adapt Sound and connect optional earphones (not included). 4. Touch Start, and then follow the prompts.
Display Settings Configure settings for your tablet's display.
Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. For more information, refer to “Wallpaper” on page 25.
Notification Panel Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen. For more information, refer to “Navigation” on page 16.
Multi Window Configure options for the Multi window feature. For more information, refer to “Multi Window” on page 26.
Screen Mode Optimize the display for the content being viewed. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Display ➔ Screen mode for options: 2. Touch • Adapt display: Touch the check box to enable or disable automatic optimization of the screen to match the type of image being displayed and other criteria, such as battery level. • When Adapt display is disabled, select a specific screen mode to match the content being displayed: – Dynamic: Make the display tone more vivid.
– Standard: Use this mode for normal surroundings. – Movie: Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room.
Reading Mode Optimize the screen for reading from selected applications. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Display ➔ Screen mode.
3. Touch OFF/ON to enable Reading mode. 4. Touch
Edit for additional options.
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Brightness
Daydream
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, or to your personal preference. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Display ➔ Brightness.
3. Touch Automatic brightness to allow the tablet to adjust the brightness based on your surroundings. – or – To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness checkmark and then slide the Brightness level bar to set your preferred brightness level.
Screen Timeout 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Display ➔ Screen timeout to choose a 2. Touch time period.
The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the tablet is docked, or while charging. You can choose to display a Colors screen, or display photos stored on your tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Display ➔ Daydream.
3. Touch ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Configure options: • Colors: Display screen full of colors. • Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard. Touch choose pictures to display.
to
• Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Touch choose pictures to display. • Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. Touch choose pictures to display.
to to
5. Touch Start now to preview Daydream mode. Touch the screen to cancel.
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Smart Screen Your table’s display has special features which enhance or optimize viewing. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Display ➔ Smart screen for options: 2. Touch • Smart stay: Keep the screen on as long as you are looking at it. • Smart rotation: Rotate the screen according to the orientation of your face. • Smart pause: Pause video when you are facing away from the screen. • Smart scroll: Scroll up or down by tilting your head or device while looking at the screen. Touch OFF/ON to enable the feature, and then touch Smart scroll for options.
Font Style Select the font style for standard display text. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ 2. Touch
Settings.
Display ➔ Font style to choose a font.
Tip: To find new fonts, touch Get fonts online to access new fonts in the Google Play Store app.
Font Size Select the font size for standard display text. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ 2. Touch
Settings.
Display ➔ Font size to choose a size.
Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time the Menu Key and remain lit after you touch them. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Back Key Settings.
Display ➔ Touch key light duration to choose 2. Touch a time period.
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Storage
Show Battery Percentage The battery charge level displays as an icon on the Status bar by default. This option displays the battery icon plus the percentage of remaining battery charge. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Display ➔ Show battery percentage to turn 2. Touch the option on.
Edit After Screen Capture Automatically open screen captures for editing. Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch
Settings.
Display ➔ Edit after screen capture to turn 2. Touch the option on.
Manage the use of memory resources in your tablet's memory and on an optional memory card (not included). Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Storage to view information about memory 2. Touch usage and options: • Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your tablet's memory. Touch an item for more information. • SD card: View total space and available space on an optional memory card (not included).
Memory Card Your device supports optional microSD or microSDHC memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files. Install a Memory Card For information on installing a memory card, see “Installing a Memory Card” on page 8.
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Power Saving Mode
Remove a Memory Card Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, always unmount the card before removing it from the tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Storage.
3. Touch Unmount SD card, and then touch OK. 4. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose the slot. 5. Gently press in on the memory card to release it, and then carefully pull the card out. 6. Replace the memory card slot cover. Format a Memory Card Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an installed memory card.
Configure Power saving mode to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Power saving mode.
3. Touch ON/OFF to enable the feature. 4. Configure options: • CPU performance: Limit the maximum performance of the CPU (Central Processing Unit). This does not affect normal usage, such as browsing and video playback. • Screen output: Use low power level for the screen. • Turn off haptic feedback: Turn off haptic feedback to extend battery life. Note: Touch Learn about power saving mode for more information.
Important! Data cannot be recovered after formatting. 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Storage ➔ Format SD card, then follow the 2. Touch prompts to delete all data from the card. Settings
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Battery View what is using battery power. 1. From a Home screen, touch
Application Manager Apps ➔
Settings.
Battery to view battery usage for apps and 2. Touch services. 3. Touch an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use.
You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your tablet. Use Application manager to manage applications on your tablet. Warning! Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Application manager.
3. Touch DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL to view the status of applications and services. Touch an app or service for more information and for app options, such as stopping or uninstalling.
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Default Applications This option allows you to both quickly view and access the a listing of current functions being defaulted to particular apps. From this menu you can also change the default assignments. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Default applications. 2. Tap an available on-screen category entry. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to select a different default application. Ex: changing Message default functionality from Messages to Hangouts.
Multi User Mode This menu allows you to add additional user profiles to your device. The new user account can have either full or restricted access. Note: Up to 8 profiles can be enabled on the tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch Users.
Apps ➔
Settings ➔
2. Touch an existing user profile to alter the associated profile properties. 3. Touch entry.
to add another entry, or
to remove an
Photo ID to choose a picture to identify the 4. Touch contact. 5. Touch Name to enter a name for the contact. Tap for additional name fields. 6. Touch Phone number to enter a phone number, and then tap to choose a label. 7. Touch Email address to enter an email address, and then tap to choose a label.
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8. Touch Add another field to add more fields, including Phonetic Name, Organization, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, Events, or Relationship. 9. When you finish entering information, touch Save.
Adding a New User 1. From a Home screen, touch Users.
Apps ➔
Settings ➔
Add user and select an availble account type: 2. Tap • User: This account ype is allows a user access to their own apps and content. • Restricted profile: Provides limited access to apps and content. 3. Read the on-screen disclaimer and touch OK. 4. Complete the set up process by tapping Set up now to confirm available access. 5. Tap the entry and configure the account parameters such as name, picture, numbers, etc..
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Location These settings allow you to configure how the tablet determines its location. Note: Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including: • Buildings
• Tunnels or underground structures • Weather conditions • High-voltage or electromagnetic fields • Tinted windows
To configure location services: 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Lock Screen Apps ➔
Settings.
Location.
3. Touch OFF/ON next to Access to my location to allow apps to use your location information. • GPS & Verizon location services: Let apps use GPS & Verizon location services. • Google Wi-Fi & mobile network location: Let apps use Google’s location services to estimate your location faster.
– When enabled, you are allowing Google's location service to
Choose settings to unlock your tablet. For more information about using the lock and unlock features, see “Securing Your Device” on page 11.
Screen Lock 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Lock screen ➔ Screen lock and select a 2. Touch screen lock. Then configure the displayed options for that screen lock.
collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your tablet, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. • My places: Save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information.
– Touch Home, Office, or Car, and follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location.
– Touch
to set up a different location.
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Swipe
Signature Unlock
Unlock your tablet by swiping your finger across the screen. This is the default screen lock, and offers no security. • Multiple widgets: Display multiple widgets on your Lock screen.
Unlock your tablet by writing you signature with the S Pen. This screen lock offers low security. • Clock widget options: Configure the clock widget.
• Clock widget options: Configure the clock widget. • Shortcuts: Add app shortcuts to the lock screen. • Personal message: Customize a personal message on the lock
• Personal message: Customize a personal message on the lock
screen.
• Owner information: Show user information on the lock screen. • Unlock effect: Show a ripple effect or light effect on the lock screen when you slide your finger over the screen.
• Ink effect: Select the ink effect color for the Unlock effect. • Wake up in lock screen: Wake up the screen by speaking a command.
• Set wake-up command: Set a command to wake up the screen. • Action Memo on lock screen: Double-tap the lock screen while pressing the S Pen button to open an Action Memo.
• Help text: Show help information on the Lock screen.
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screen.
• Owner information: Show user information on the lock screen. • Make signature visible: Display your signature as you write it. • Accuracy level: Set the accuracy level of the signature required to unlock the screen.
• Lock automatically: Automatically lock the tablet when the screen has turned off after a selected amount of time.
• Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock the screen whenever the Power/Lock key is pressed.
• Action Memo on lock screen: Double-tap the lock screen while pressing the S Pen button to open an Action Memo.
Pattern Draw a pattern on the screen to unlock your tablet. This screen lock offers medium security. • Clock widget options: Configure the clock widget.
• Personal message: Customize a personal message on the lock screen.
• Owner information: Show user information on the lock screen. • Make pattern visible: Display the security pattern. • Unlock effect: Show a ripple effect or light effect on the lock screen when you slide your finger over the screen.
• Lock automatically: Automatically lock the tablet when the screen has turned off after a selected amount of time.
• Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your tablet by pressing the Power/Lock key.
PIN Enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number) to unlock your tablet. This screen lock offers medium to high security. • Clock widget options: Configure the clock widget.
• Personal message: Customize a personal message on the lock screen.
• Owner information: Show user information on the lock screen. • Lock automatically: Automatically lock the tablet when the screen has turned off after a selected amount of time.
• Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your tablet by pressing the Power/Lock key.
• Action Memo on lock screen: Double-tap the lock screen while pressing the S Pen button to open an Action Memo.
• Action Memo on lock screen: Double-tap the lock screen while pressing the S Pen button to open an Action Memo.
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Password Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock your tablet. This screen lock offers high security. • Clock widget options: Configure the clock widget.
• Personal message: Customize a personal message on the lock screen.
• Owner information: Show user information on the lock screen. • Lock automatically: Automatically lock the tablet when the screen has turned off after a selected amount of time.
• Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your tablet by pressing the Power/Lock key.
• Auto factory reset: If the password is entered incorrectly 10 times, reset the device to factory settings and delete all data and files.
• Action Memo on lock screen: Double-tap the lock screen while pressing the S Pen button to open an Action Memo. None Disable all screen lock settings.
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Security Settings Configure options for securing information on your tablet.
Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your tablet. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the tablet on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of some or all data. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch Security, and then touch an option: • Encrypt device: Touch Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information. • Encrypt external SD card: Touch Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information.
SIM Card Lock Set up and manage your SIM card lock. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ 2. Touch
Unknown Sources Settings.
Security ➔ Set up SIM card lock for options.
Settings.
2. Touch Security ➔ Unknown sources to turn the option on.
Device Administration Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your tablet by device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your tablet is lost or stolen. Some features a device administrator might control include: • Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings
• Automatically locking the device. • Restoring factory settings on the device.
Warning! Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. Verify Apps Block or display a warning before installing apps that might cause harm to the tablet. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch
Device Administrators View, add or remove device administrators. Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch
Allow applications from sources other than the Google Play Store to be installed on the tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
2. Touch
Security ➔ Verify apps to turn the option on.
Settings.
2. Touch Security ➔ Device administrators, and then touch the agent(s) to use.
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Change Security Level
Credential Storage
Allows you to change the current security level so that threats that meet the selected criteria are blocked. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch Security ➔ Change security level and select an available option: • High: Block all unauthenticated actions. • Normal: Block only explicit threats.
Settings ➔
2. Touch Security policy updates for these options: • Automatic updates: Automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates to improve security. • Preferred networks: Set whether to use Wi-Fi or mobile networks or Wi-Fi networks only. • Check for updates: Check for updates manually. 3. Touch Send security reports to send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 120
2. Touch Security ➔ Storage type to back up your tablet to hardware. 3. Touch Trusted credentials to view installed certificates.
Security Update Service To set security update service settings: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Security.
You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings.
4. Touch Install from device storage and choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install. 5. Touch Clear credentials and follow the prompts to clear stored credentials and reset the password.
Language and Input Use Language and input settings to choose a default language for your tablet's operations, plus settings for text entry and other inputs.
Default Language and Personal Dictionary Choose the default language for operating your tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Language and input.
3. Touch Language to select a default language.
Default Input Method Select default input method you will use when accessing the keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Language and input ➔ Default to select 2. Touch Samsung keyboard.
Samsung Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. For more information, see “Using Samsung Keyboard” on page 34. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Language and input.
3. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. Touch to configure options: • Touch Select input languages to set the keyboard languages. • Predictive text: Touch ON/OFF to enable predictive text. Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and optionally, complete common words automatically. Touch Predictive text to configure options: – Live word update: Automatically update with popular new words every day. – Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction results. Settings
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– Learn from Facebook: Log into Facebook to allow your tablet to learn from your Facebook postings.
– Learn from Gmail: Log into Gmail to allow your tablet to learn from your Gmail email.
– Learn from Twitter: Log into Twitter to allow your tablet to learn from your Twitter postings.
– Learn from Contacts: Allow your tablet to learn from your Contacts entries.
– Clear remote data: Delete your information stored on the personalization server.
– Clear personal data: Remove all personalized data you have entered.
– Privacy Policy: Read the privacy policy. • Auto replacement: Complete or replace the word you are typing with the most probable word when you touch the space bar or a punctuation mark. • Auto capitalization: Automatically capitalize the first letter of sentences. • Auto spacing: Automatically insert spaces between words. • Auto punctuate: Automatically insert a full stop by tapping the space bar twice. 122
Keyboard swipe • None: Disable keyboard swiping. • SwiftKey flow: Enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on the keyboard. • Cursor control: Slide your finger across the keyboard to move the cursor to begin entering text. Key-tap feedback – Sound: Play sounds when a key to touched.
– Vibration: Vibrate when a key is touched. – Character preview: Display the character in a bubble when you touch it on the keyboard. More settings • Pen detection: Change to Handwriting recognition mode when the S Pen is detected. • Help: Learn about Samsung Keyboard. • Reset setting: Return settings to the defaults.
Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it’s available for use when you touch a field to enter text. For more information, see “Using Google Voice Typing” on page 36. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Language and input.
3. Touch the Google voice typing check box to enable it. 4. Touch beside Google voice typing for options: • Choose input languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. Select Automatic to use the Default language exclusively, or choose other language(s). • Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive are in results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####). • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, to allow you to use voice input while not connected to the network, such as during Airplane mode.
Voice Search Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Language and input ➔ Voice search for 2. Touch options: • Language: Choose a language for voice searching. • Speech output: Set whether search results use speech output Always, Informative only, or Hands-free mode only. • Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive from the results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####). • Hotword detection: Launch a voice search by saying the word “Google.” • Offline speech recognition: Install a language module for offline speech recognition. • Personalized recognition: Allow your tablet to improve recognition based on your speech. (This option is only available when you are signed in to a Google Account.) • Google Account dashboard: View and manage your collected data.(This option is only available when you are signed in to a Google Account.) • Bluetooth headset: Record audio through an optional Bluetooth headset (not included). Settings
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Backup and Reset
Text-To-Speech Options Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, such as the contents of text messages. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Language and input ➔ Text-to-speech options 2. Touch for options: • Preferred TTS engine
– Select Samsung text-to-speech engine as your default TTS engine. Touch
to configure.
• General
– Speech rate: Choose a speed at which the text is spoken. – Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis. Mouse/Trackpad This option sets the pointer speed for an externally connected mouse or trackpad (not included). Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Language and input ➔ Pointer speed.
3. Touch and drag along the scale to set the pointer speed.
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Back up application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Backup Your Data 1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Backup and reset ➔ Back up my data to 2. Touch enable automatic back up of your data to a Google Account. 3. Touch Backup account to set up a Google Account for backups. You can create a new Google Account, or sign in to an existing account. 4. Touch Automatic restore to restore an app’s settings and other information from the backup (if available) when you reinstall that app.
Factory Data Reset Reset all settings to the factory defaults, and permanently delete all data from the tablet. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch Backup and reset ➔ Factory data reset ➔ Reset device. 3. Follow the prompts to perform the reset.
Reset Settings To reset system settings back to their default values: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Backup and reset.
Add Account Add an account to your tablet to share information between your tablet and the account. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Add account and select an account type. 2. Touch Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account on your device. For more information about managing applications, see “Accounts” on page 37.
2. Touch Reset settings.
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Motions and Gestures Configure various motion and gestures features.
Motion Control your tablet with natural hand movements, such as putting the tablet to your ear to call a displayed contact. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Motions and gestures ➔ Motion, then touch 2. Touch ON/OFF to enable each feature: • Zoom: Tilt the tablet to zoom in or out when viewing pictures in Gallery. • Browse an image: Move the tablet in a side-to-side motion to pan from side to side while viewing an image.
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Palm Motion Control the tablet by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Motions and gestures ➔ Palm motion, then 2. Touch touch ON/OFF to enable each feature: • Capture screen: Capture the screen by swiping it from right to left or vice-versa with the side of your hand. • Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your hand.
Voice Control
S Pen Settings
Use voice commands to control functions of your tablet. Note: If you set the alert type for notifications to vibrate, voice command is not available. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
Voice control.
3. Touch OFF/ON to enable the feature. 4. Touch each option to enable it: • Alarm: Stop or snooze alarms with the voice commands “Stop” and “Snooze.”
This menu allows you to customize settings for the S Pen. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
S Pen.
3. The following options are available: • Turn off pen detection: Allows you to deactivate pen detection • Pointer: Allows you to activate the ability to show the pointer when you hover the S Pen over the screen. • Direct pen input: Displays the handwriting pad within the text input area when the S Pen is detected.
• Camera: Take pictures with the voice commands “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture”, and “Shoot.”
• Air view: Enables the ability to display helpful information when you hover your finger over the screen.
• Music: Control the Music app with the voice commands “Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play,”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down.”
• Air command: Allows you to activate or deactivate the Air • command function that appears on-screen once you remove the S Pen from its internal slot. • Sound and haptic feedback: Allows you to enable sound and feedback activity when using the S Pen. • Pen detachment options: Allows you activate a selected action when the device detects the S Pen is detached. Choose from: None, Action Memo, or Air command. Settings
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• Pen attach/detach sound: Allows you to select a sound. • Attach/detach vibration: Allows you to receive vibratory feedback wehn you attach or detach the S Pen.
Accessories Configure your tablet's behavior when it is connected to an optional dock (not included). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Accessories for options:
Dock • Dock sound: Play a sound when you insert and remove the tablet from the dock. • Audio output mode: Play audio through the dock speakers when the tablet is docked. • Daydream: Set the table to daydream when docked. Touch OFF/ON to enable the feature, and then touch Daydream for options. See “Daydream” on page 108. HDMI • Audio output: Flip the S View cover open to unlock the screen when the secure lock is disabled and the tablet is docked.
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Book cover • Automatic unlock: Unlocks the screen automatically once the cover is flipped open. • Daynote: Show a quick note pad with the date, time weather, your schedule, and drawings when you open the book cover. • Unit: Set the degree unit to Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Date and Time By default, your tablet receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Date and time.
3. Touch a setting to configure: • Automatic date and time: When enabled, the tablet takes date and time updates from the wireless network. • Set date: Enter the current date (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). • Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
• Automatic time zone: When enabled, the tablet takes the time zone from the wireless network.
• Easy touch mode: Touch to stop/snooze alarms and calendar event alerts.
• Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
• Show shortcut: Display a shortcut to Accessibility settings on the Device options menu. (The Device options menu displays when you press and hold the Power/Lock key.)
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. • Select date format: Set the format for date displays.
Accessibility Your tablet offers features to make using the tablet easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to configure these features. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. Accessibility for options: 2. Touch • Auto rotate screen: Enable automatic rotation of the screen when you rotate the tablet. • Screen timeout: Set a period of time for the screen to remain lit-after which it will dim and lock. • Lock automatically: Lock the screen in 5 seconds after screen automatically turns off. (This option appears only when a screen lock is enabled.) • Speak passwords: Read aloud password information.
• Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility settings as a file. Services • TalkBack: Activate the TalkBack feature and configure options. Vision • Font size: Change the size of the fonts used on the screen. • Magnification gestures: Control whether your tablet recognizes gestures to pan, and zoom in or out. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of onscreen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background. • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading the display because of the screen color. Touch ON/OFF to turn color adjustment on, then touch Color adjustment for options. Settings
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• Accessibility shortcut: Control whether your tablet recognizes a gesture to quickly enable accessibility features. To use the gesture, press and hold the Power/Lock key until you hear a sound or feel a vibration, then touch and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear an audio confirmation. • Text-to-speech options: Configure options for converting text to speech. See “Text-To-Speech Options” on page 124. Hearing • Sound balance: Control the signal sent to the left and right when using earphones. • Mono audio: Enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphones. • Turn off all sounds: Mute every sound made by the tablet during touches, selections, notifications, etc. • Flash notification: Set the camera flash to blink when notifications occur. Mobility • Assistant menu: Display a special menu to improve tablet accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch ON/OFF, then touch Assistant menu for options.
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– Dominant hand: Display the Assistant menu on the left or right side of the screen.
– Edit: Reorder or remove items on the Assistant menu. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for using the Touch and hold gesture. Recognition • Interaction control: Adjust how your tablet interprets motions and screen touches. You can turn motions and screen timeout on or off. You can also block areas of the screen from touch interaction, turn Auto rotate and hard key functions (Power/ Lock key, Volume Key, etc.) off, and display app notifications only on the Notification panel and Status bar. Touch ON/OFF, and then touch Interactive control for options.
About Device View information about your tablet, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. Apps ➔ Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch 2. Touch
About device.
3. Touch a setting to view details: • Software update: Check availability and install updates. • Icon glossary: View a list of your tablet’s notification and status icons. • Status: View information about your tablet’s current status.
Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your device to connect to the network and upload any new software directly to your device. The device automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings. 2. Touch
Software update.
3. Tap Check for new software update. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. • Device name: View your tablet’s name. Touch to change the tablet’s name. • Model number: View your tablet’s model number. • Android version: View the firmware version of your tablet. • Baseband version: View the baseband version of your tablet. • Kernel version: View the kernel version of your tablet. • Build number: View the build number of your tablet. • SE for Android status: View the status of SE for Android. • Hardware version: View the hardware version of your tablet. Settings
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Index A Accessibility 129 Accessory settings 128 Accounts adding a Google account 37 setting up 37 Action Memo Creating a New Memo 52 Adapt Sound 106 Airplane Mode 99 Application Folders 51 Application Manager 112 Applications Email 64 Video 82 YouTube 85 Apps Application Manager 112 downloading 49 installing 49 security settings 119 132
uninstalling 49 Apps Screen 49 accessing 49 customizing 50 options 50
B Back button 16 Backup and Reset 124 Battery charging 9 indicator 10 installing and removing 9 power saving mode 111 settings 112 show battery percentage 110 Blocking Mode 104 Bluetooth 90 disconnect or unpair 91 pairing with a device 90 reconnect 91 settings 92 turning on or off 90
Brightness screen setting 108 Browser 72 bookmarks 73 entering URLs 72 history 74 navigation 72 saved pages 73 selecting items on a page 72 tabs 72
C Calendar Creating An Event 56 Settings 57 Calls Adapt Sound settings 106 Camcorder recording videos 59 Camera advanced settings 61 Gallery 65 options 60
Quick settings 61 recording video 59 taking pictures 58 Capture Screen (Motion) 22 Cloud Backup 128 Computer connect to 97 Connections Accessing the Internet 72 Contacts creating contact photos Contacts 69 exporting and importing 41 groups 43 joining 40 My Profile 40 namecards 41 starred contacts 42 updating 38 using pictures as contact photos 69
D Data Usage settings 100
Date settings 128 Daydream Setting 108 Device Administration 119 Display brightness 108 Daydream 108 edit screen capture 110 font size 109 font style 109 Screen Mode 107 Screen Timeout 108 settings 107 show battery percentage 110 touch key light duration 109 DLNA 96 Docking settings 128 Downloads 63
E Email account settings 46 combined Inbox 46 composing and sending 46
configuring accounts 45 refreshing your accounts 46 Encryption 118 Entering Text Google voice typing 36
F File Sharing 96 Files sharing via computer 97 sharing with nearby devices 96 Flipboard 64 Folders adding to Home screen 25
G Gallery 65 editing photos 68 Picture-In-Picture 83 sharing pictures and video 69 viewing photos and videos 66 zooming 67 Gestures settings 126 Gmail composing and sending 48 133
configuring your account 47 managing your account 48 refreshing your account 48 Google Gmail 47 Google Now 70 setting up an account 37 Settings 70 Google Now 70, 83 Google Settings 74 Google Voice Typing entering text 36 settings 123 GPS 128 Groups adding contacts 43 creating 43 sending a message 44
H Help In-Device 71 Home Screen folders 25 shortcuts and widgets 24 134
Home screen 24 customizing 24
I Icons Status Bar 24 Infrared Blaster 14 Internet 72
K Keys touch tones 105
L Language and Input Settings 121 Legal Information 131 Location Services 128 Lock Screen Screen lock 115 Locking and Unlocking unlocking the keypad 11
M Memory clear RAM memory 51 display memory in use 51 view 110
Memory Card format 111 installing 8, 110 remove 111 removing 111 settings 110 Menu Context-sensitive 16 Message Types 45 Messages email 45 Gmail 47 Messages App icons on the Status Bar 45 Messaging Google Mail 70 Mobile Data Usage 101 Mobile Hotspot 74, 93 connecting a device 93 settings 94 Mobile Networks settings 102 Motion Capture screen 22
Mute/Pause 22 Pan 21 Tilt 21 Motions settings 126 Mouse/Trackpad settings 124 Multi Window 26 Multi-Tasking Watching Videos 83 Music 75 Adapt Sound settings 106 Music App Music Application 78 Music Player creating a playlist 76 Mute/Pause (Motion) 22 My Profile 40 sending 40
N Namecards sending 41 Nearby Devices 96 Notification Panel 23
Notification Sound 105 NYTimes 77
O Organizer Calculator 55 World Clock 85
P Pairing with Bluetooth 90 Pan (Motion) 21 Phone about 131 Date and Time 128 key tones 105 language 121 name 131 reset 124 software update 131 status 131 Photos editing 68 Gallery 65 setting as wallpaper 69 sharing 69 taking pictures 58
viewing 66 zooming 67 Picture-In-Picture 83 Pinning Memo 52 Play Books 77 Play Store 79 Playlists creating 76 Portable Hotspot allowed devices 94 Power Saving Mode 111 Powering On and Off 10
R RAM clear memory 51 display memory in use 51 Reading Mode 107 Reset Phone 124
S S Note 79 S Voice 80 Samsung Keyboard settings 121 135
Scrapbook 80 Screen Capture setting 110 Screen Lock 115 None 118 Pattern 117 PIN 117 sounds 105 Swipe 116 Screen Mirroring 97 Screen Mode 107 Screen Rotation 20 Screen Timeout 108 Securing your device locking and unlocking 11 Security certificates 120 device administration 119 encryption 118 locking and unlocking 11 locking your device 11 settings 118 Settings 99 136
Shortcuts adding and removing 24 SIM card installation 7 Installing 6 SketchBook for Galaxy 81 Smart Alarm 54 Sound settings 104 volume settings 104 Sounds Adapt Sound 106 notifications 105 Screen Lock sounds 105 touch sounds 105 Status phone 131 Storage settings 110
T Task Manager 51 Tethering 95 Text entering 34
Text-To-Speech options 124 Tilt (Motion) 21 Time settings 128 Touch Sounds 105 Turning Your Device On and Off 10
V Verizon Messages 81 Verizon Mobile Hotspot 74 Video Picture-In-Picture 83 recording video 59 Sharing Videos 82 Video Editor 83 Videos Gallery 65 sharing 69 viewing 66 Voice Control settings 127 Voice Search 83 settings 123 Volume 104
Volume Key 14 VPN 95
W Wallpaper using photos 69 WatchON 84 Web Browser 72 Widgets adding and removing 24 Settings 81 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 87 scanning and connecting 86 settings 88 turning on or off 86 Wi-Fi Direct 88 connecting to devices 89 turning on or off 88, 89 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 90 Tethering 95 VPN 95 World Clock DST Settings 85 137
